Robert Half reveals top tips for Interim Managers

Robert Half Management Resources has today published top tips outlining how to be an effective interim manager. As more and more public and private sector employers rely on interim managers as a cost effective resourcing solution, we look at what works and why.

Tim Hird, Executive Director of Robert Half Management Resources said:

ìOver the last five years we have noticed a steady increase in the demand for interims amongst both public and private sector employers. Government initiatives such as ëprofessionalising the finance agendaí means this demand is likely to continue, particularly in the public sector. Businesses are more accountable than every before and interim managers are a great way to bring commercial experience to the public sector.î

According to Robert Half Management Resources, an effective interim manager should:

1. have specialist skills
2. be confident in implementing a new strategy
3. have restructuring experience
4. be a quick starter
5. be adaptable and comfortable with change
6. be flexible
7. require minimal supervision
8. have excellent networking skills
9. be self motivated
10. empower others

Tim Hird said:

ìMore and more companies cautious about overheads are turning to interims to meet their short-term staffing needs and enhance internal skill sets. With increasing complexity it is impossible to think that companies will always have the necessary skills for all circumstances. For that reason senior, experienced executives are being sought to lead and support organisations in more complex projects.î

With a renewed focus on retention and a greater willingness amongst employers to offer more appealing career opportunities, interim roles will continue to become attractive to qualified candidates.