Interim managers are highly skilled and experienced within their specialist field and brought into companies to have immediate impact. They strengthen capabilities, lead transformation and deliver key projects.
Interim managers are objective and speak openly to highlight what a company should do to achieve its goals. In addition, they are far more cost-effective than traditional management consultants, and they deliver results, not just analysis.
The return on investment when hiring the right interim manager for your business can be substantial. Across marketing and communications their skills and experience can be applied to many different scenarios ranging from change communications , PR and re-brands through to marketing strategy, product innovation and digital transformation.
The use of interim managers is increasingly being considered as an effective and positive way for companies to achieve their business objectives and obtain highly specialised leadership skills at crucial times.
Some of the primary benefits of Interim Managers for marketing and communications include:
Immediate Availability
Interim managers are available immediately. Notice periods for permanent staff are typically from one to three months, sometimes more.
Value for money
A permanent Marketing Director on £120,000 would typically cost the business nearer £200,000 once you have added bonus, national insurance, healthcare, car allowance and pension contributions. These costs do not apply to an Interim Manager.
When you’re paying per day you can quickly assess the value you are getting.
Immediate results
Unlike a permanent employee who is typically given a honeymoon period to settle in, an interim manager will start delivering results within the first week, identifying quick wins and rapidly building relationships.
Highly experienced
Interim managers offer instant experience as they are typically overqualified for the assignment they are handling.
Objectivity
Interim managers are objective. Decision-making is not swayed by personal interest as they have no vested interested in career progress with the organisation and they will not be side-tracked by office politics.
As an independent external resource, interim managers bring a fresh perspective to an organisation. They give an objective view on what is best and are able to contribute honestly without being seen as a threat to existing management teams.
Professional interim managers are talented, results-driven individuals dedicated to driving change and making a difference. As independent operators, interim managers are completely committed to their clients. Their future work relies heavily on referrals and successful track record of delivery. They have a huge influence in the success of the assignments they undertake and will go all out to deliver within a given deadline.
tml Partners – specialists in interim marketing professionals.
