Hiring of Interim Executives in Asia: Trends, Overview and Analysis
By Vivek Ahuja, Managing Director, Confiar Global, India Asia is expected to remain a dynamic growth region in 2025, despite facing challenges related to global trade, US monetary policy, and domestic economic issues in some major countries. Strong domestic demand in several nations and the ongoing technology cycle will continue to support economic growth. In […]
The value of the ‘Bad Cop’ role for Interim Managers
In today’s business environment, companies face numerous challenges, from optimizing cost structures to restructuring teams and processes. In this dynamic playing field, a specific strategy is increasingly used when transitioning to new permanent managers: deliberately using an interim manager as a ‘Bad Cop,’ so that the new permanent manager can act as a ‘Good Cop’. […]
The power of Interim Management for global challenges
Interim management has proven itself in Germany as an indispensable tool for companies facing rapid change. Whether streamlining logistics processes, implementing digitalization, or restoring financial stability, the interim manager offers tailor-made solutions. Bodo Blanke, IMW partner in Germany uses local examples to show how Interim Management helps with challenges that are global. The industry is […]
Rethinking Interim Management Through a Nonconformist Leadership Lens
In the evolving business landscape, interim management has traditionally been viewed as a temporary solution to fill leadership gaps. However, through the lens of nonconformist leadership, promoting unconventional thinking, interim management can be reimagined as a dynamic, value-generating force within organizations. An innovative way to see interim management by leveraging principles from unconventional management, particularly […]
Booming Kazakhstan: opportunities for European companies and interim managers
In the current economic climate, Kazakhstan is one of the lucky countries experiencing sustainable development. The leading sector is clearly that of oil and gas. More than 80% of Kazakh oil is exported to Europe and represents about 10% of needs there. The country offers great opportunities for exploration activities for which the support of […]
Interim Management in the DACH region: a market survey analysis
The Association of Providers AIMP from the DACH region recently conducted its 18th Provider Market Survey, involving 20 providers from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Three partners of SMW were involved in the development of this study: Alpha Management (Germany), Top50! (Switzerland) and P+P (Austria). The survey provides valuable insights into the state of the interim […]
Top 10 Challenges for an Interim Manager
As an interim manager, you get the opportunity to put your mark on a company, but it does not come without challenges. As you probably know, our business consists of mediating Interim Managers. We always employ freelancers, a success formula that we have been using for decades. These people are experienced, motivated, independent professionals who […]
Set up a company overseas, but then?
Interim Managers worldwide contribute to the success of their clients. Who are these clients? What are their needs? And why do they choose IMW and its partners when it comes to Interim Management? This time we spoke with Andrea Gottardo, Manager at Prestige Italia, an international specialist in the manufacture of horse saddles. How exclusive […]
Can Interim Management guarantee successful Private Equity?
Private Equity is money from a group of investors, pooled together in a fund or private equity firm to finance takeovers and growth. The investors are often insurance companies, pension funds, wealthy individuals and the managers of the fund. The aim is to obtain a substantial return on the investment; a target return of 20-30 […]
What value does Interim Management bring in obtaining EU recovery funds?
Maurizio Quarta (Temporary Management & Capital Advisors), IMWs Italian partner, examined why it is that Italian SMEs are unable to use available public funds.* Where does it go wrong? What role can Interim Management play in this? And, how does this work in your country and organization? Occasion A survey by Unioncamere, based on the […]