In business, nothing is chosen at random. Every good manager knows this. The same applies to the choice of an interim management firm. Want to make sure you choose the right one: the one that will take you exactly where you want to go, and even further? Here are a few tips to help you select the most appropriate service provider.

Are you facing a crisis or major challenges for your company? First of all, clarify your needs. Even if the interim manager is capable of dealing with a wide range of situations, the key is to find an expert in the field you’re interested in. Each interim management firm has its own professionals with their own specialties: HR, industry, finance, purchasing, supply chain, sales, etc.

The interim manager’s mission is to achieve a high level of competence. But what should this role look like? This is the second criterion for choosing the most suitable firm. Would you like to manage a crisis? Improving performance? Restructuring the company? Replacing a key position? A wide range of assignments is available: choose the firm that best suits your company’s situation.

Have you thought about how long it will take you to reach your goals? It’s important to bear in mind that an interim manager’s job is not to stay with a company for the long term. Its aim is to complete the mission you assign it within a given timeframe. Once the action has been completed and the objectives have been met, he or she takes over on a temporary basis. Of course, the assignment can be extended or renewed, but please bear this in mind when thinking about it.

Where have interim managers worked before? You can choose to work with specialists who have worked in operational positions, or with managers who have spent their careers in interim management firms. Discuss it with the firm and you’re sure to get an interim manager who’s just right for your company.

In addition, find out exactly how well the Transition Management firm will follow up on the assignment. Careful monitoring upstream of the mission, during it, and at the time of transition, is absolutely essential to ensure that it runs smoothly. Choose firms that have been established for several years. Their longevity is the guarantee of a substantial network of experienced managers and the guarantee of an appropriate selection process. A strong international presence also enables us to benefit from a global vision, in the event of an assignment requiring extensive travel, such as the takeover of a subsidiary.