What is interim management?

Use of interim management

Interim management is used in a variety of situations where an organisation needs temporary and highly skilled management level support. The most common use cases of interim management include:

1. Crisis management

When a company is in a crisis situation, such as financial instability, loss of key customers, or a significant drop in sales, an interim manager can be brought in to quickly stabilize the situation and put a crisis plan in place.

2. Transformation and change

Organisations often use interim managers when making major changes such as reorganisations, mergers and acquisitions, introducing new technologies or business model changes. An interim manager helps manage the changes and ensure their successful implementation.

3. Replacement for key manager

In the event that a key member of management leaves unexpectedly, is on long-term sick leave or maternity leave, the interim manager can temporarily take over their role until a permanent successor is found.

4. Specific projects

Interim managers are often engaged to manage specific projects that require specialized knowledge and skills, such as expansion into new markets, new product launches, or the implementation of complex IT systems.

5. Restructuring support

When an organisation is undergoing restructuring, it may need to streamline processes, reduce costs, or make changes in leadership. An interim manager brings expertise and experience in restructuring, making the process easier and faster.

6. Mentoring and development of internal teams

Interim managers can also be used to temporarily lead teams and develop them. They can provide mentoring, coaching and training to strengthen internal management skills and prepare the team for future challenges.

7. Rapid expansion

If a company is undergoing rapid expansion, for example into new geographic markets or segments, an interim manager can help ensure that the expansion is well managed and successfully implemented.

In each of these scenarios, interim management allows companies to respond quickly to sudden challenges, seize opportunities or stabilize the situation without losing momentum or quality of leadership.

Typy interim managementu

These types of interim management focus on different areas where the organization needs temporary but effective high-level support.

1. Transformation and restructuring interim management

It ensures the implementation of major changes in the organization, such as reorganization, change of strategy or business models, but also helps in restructuring the organization, improving efficiency and reducing costs

2. Crisis interim management

It focuses on dealing with crisis situations and stabilizing the organization in difficult times.

3. Interim management for change management

It focuses on the implementation and management of change in the organization, whether technological, process or strategic.

4. Project interim management

Managing specific projects with a clearly defined beginning and end that require specialized knowledge.

5. Substitution interim management

Temporary replacement of a key manager in his absence, ensuring continuity of leadership.

6. Expansion interim management

It supports the growth and expansion of the organisation, for example when entering new markets or expanding rapidly.