Mentoring Service for New Interim Managers Launched by InterimWomen

A new, free of charge mentoring service for women starting out as Interim Managers is being launched today by InterimWomen www.interimwomen.co.uk ñ a new business forum, sponsored by Russam GMS and Cedar TM, which promotes women into Interim Management and Interim Management to Women.

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Interim Managers can apply online for a mentor through the Interim Women website www.interimwomen.com. They simply need to contact: editor@interimwomen.co.uk stating that they are new to Interim Management and the area in which they live. They will be sent the details of an experienced Interim Manager who they can contact for guidance, advice and support, either face-to-face or by email and telephone. Their mentors will be able to talk them through how to get started in their own careers, provide tips and advice on marketing and networking and also provide invaluable insight into their experiences of working as an Interim Manager.

Marta Matajz, Chair of InterimWomen says, ìMentoring is an essential part of career development in any business, but it is particularly useful in Interim Management. Starting out as an Interim is a big step ñ leaving behind any permanent role can be a big risk and new Interim Managers need guidance about how to get started and to learn about the realities of working as an Interim Manager. Our experienced mentors will provide advice and a great sounding board for new Interims to ensure that the leap into the Interim world is not too daunting.î

Other Interim Managers will be able to meet and network with fellow Interims at the InterimWomen events, which are scheduled throughout the year. To date, they have been held in London, but it hoped that regional events will be added to the programme soon. It is also hoped that regional support networks will develop from the mentoring service. A full programme of forthcoming events is available at www.interimwomen.com.

ìInterim Managers work at a very senior level; they are often the only Interim working in a company and are sometimes expected to know all the answers. They can feel isolated and under pressure. We also know from our research that they relish the opportunity to talk to other Interim professionals who understand their challenges and with whom they can share ideas and best practice ñ our mentoring service aims to connect these women,î Marta added.