At a time when national groups and ETIs are undergoing major transformations, it seems irreplaceable that a change of course should be led by an experienced leader. The challenge for decision-makers is to be able to rely on the skills of men and women with management experience, a strong desire for beneficial change and an unbiased view of the objectives to be achieved.

Highly-experienced, the interim manager is capable of projecting into the future, anticipating a company’s needs and responding in innovative ways. Today, more than ever, they are connected and recognized for their communication skills, whatever the generation. He or she is passionate about sharing and exchanging experience as the job progresses. However, the typical profile is constantly changing, which is the strength of this business.

Every company has its own vision of the future. Some need to make the leap to 2.0, others need to change their marketing methods, and there are those who are experiencing economic crises that seem irrevocable. The interim manager is capable of adapting to each situation, and in the very short term becomes the piece of the puzzle that completes the picture. Helping a company to grow again, diagnosing real needs in order to make the right decisions, assisting the client in recruiting a successor… these are just some of the tasks fulfilled by an interim manager.

It’s also the person who knows how to break down old habits to create a more horizontal climate of trust and professionalism. Every interim manager has his or her own character and management style. But one reality remains: companies need a facilitator, an organizer and a leader all rolled into one.

The interim manager is THE solution for an effective exit from the crisis, while setting a new course for the company. He or she puts his or her skills at the service of far-reaching restructuring projects. However, “exiting the crisis” is not his or her only mission: the interim manager also leads business reorientation and bridge management projects, resizing established processes.

Today’s global economic market shows us that speed of execution is the key to survival. It’s no longer a question of power, but of adaptation.