Movement is what best characterizes the business world. Flexibility and adaptability are all criteria that have become vital for adaptation. It is therefore not surprising to see the emergence of a position such as that of interim manager that is increasingly popular with companies. Hiring a qualified and experienced professional is not only a wise choice but also a worthwhile investment to optimize their operational performance. So, is this a highly strategic decision?
Flexible
As experts with extensive CVs, interim managers bring cutting-edge sector expertise, acquired over the course of their career. Their versatility and agility allow them to quickly grasp the challenges specific to the mission they are responsible for. In return, they know how to formulate appropriate solutions and initiate significant change. This combination of sector expertise and assumed versatility ensures efficient management and proves to be the best guarantee of success.
Highly human resources
Recruiting an interim manager is not just a matter of asking for technical expertise. They are expected to have a certain ability to manage the human resources of the company with whom they will collaborate, and whom they will have to stimulate. An interim manager who deserves this name will be able to motivate the teams in place. Better still, his new and sharp eye will allow him to identify and develop internal talent. Its initiatives will be conducive to creating a work environment focused on innovation and growth.
What is the return on investment?
It is always said that using an interim manager is expensive. With its 8% commission instead of 50% of traditional firms, Manag-in significantly accelerates your return on investment and is even advantageous in the short term. It should be remembered that these experts work on specific missions, which limits the duration of their engagement. If we compare this type of position with the recruitment of a permanent manager, taking into account the associated costs (such as fixed salary, benefits, in kind, office automation costs, training costs, etc.), the hiring of an interim manager represents even a more economical option.
A valuable decision-making aid
With his disruptive vision and the perspective he can have when he arrives in the company, the interim manager brings a valuable objectivity to the decision-making process. His external perspective allows him to evaluate the processes in place in an impartial manner, to identify weak points without preconceptions, to recommend solutions without being subject to internal influences. This objectivity sheds new light on the company’s challenges. It contributes to informed choices with a view to growth.
A transition for lasting effects
Hiring an interim manager is much more than just a replacement. It’s a worthwhile investment for businesses looking to thrive in a changing economic environment. These professionals bring often beneficial expertise, invigorating responsiveness and objectivity, sources of operational efficiency and development for the company. Recruiting an interim manager is a wise strategic investment for any company that aspires to remain competitive and agile in its market.
Gérard Arnaud , Patrice Hournon , Bruno Blaser
Co-founders of Manag-in
