For oss som jobber med interimledelse er fordelene åpenbare. For deg som er styreleder eller adm. dir. i en bedrift, er kanskje ikke fordelene så åpenbare. I dette innlegget har jeg derfor summert opp de fem hovedfordelene, ikke uttalt av oss, men av den engelske foreningen for selskaper som leier ut interimledere (IMA).
Advantages of hiring an interim
Interim managers are highly skilled, and brought into organisations to strengthen capabilities. They lead transformation and change; getting projects in place – quickly and effectively. Their purpose is to effect change and roll out processes which they can then leave in their wake.
Their role is to speak openly and 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.
It is essential for organisations across the UK to have access to this talent, as and when they need to tap into it – particularly as we work towards economic growth and recovery.
Here are some of the advantages in bringing an interim manager into your organisation:
Value for money
An executive on £100,000 is actually costing the business a lot more. Once you have added in bonuses, holiday pay, NI contributions, pension, health and company car benefits, the real cost is likely to be nearer to £175,000. These costs do not apply to interim managers.
Availability
Interim managers are available immediately. Typically it could take a minimum of four months to hire a permanent member of staff, as they may have to serve out their notice period.
Immediate results
Unlike a permanent employee who is typically given a honeymoon period to settle in, the interim manager will start delivering results within five days, identifying quick wins and rapidly building relationships.
Experience
Interim managers offer instant experience and a capability which is almost always one rank higher than the job requires.
Objectivity
Interim managers are objective and do not like being side-tracked into office politics. They do not expect to have a long career with you so they tell you what you need to hear – not what you want to hear.
Kommentar:
I Storbritannia er bruk av interimledere langt mer utbredt enn i Norge. Foreningen har et tjuetalls selskaper som jobber med interimledelse som medlemmer. I alt regner de med at det arbeider ca. 15 000 topp-kvalifiserte interimledere i UK.
I lille Norge er ikke interimledelse så utbredt foreløpig, men vi som har jobbet med dette i mange år ser at flere og flere får øynene opp for dette verktøyet. Jeg er ganske sikker på at våre kunder fullt og helt kan underskrive på de uttalelsene som IMA har gitt ovenfor. Er du i tvil, så sjekk våre referanser.
