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The First Five Days of an Effective Interim Manager At Russam, we know very well that Interim Managers don’t have a 100-day “honeymoon” period like many permanent hires or politicians. Our view is that from the moment a contract is signed, an effective Interim Leader has just five working days to: • Understand the business role and organisational context - lots of listening and time on-site is essential (hybrid working is uncommon) • Build essential relationships • Deliver Quick Wins • Identify the client’s objectives and requirements • Clarify the work involved and key deliverables • Restate the brief to ensure alignment and clarity They must "hit the ground running." Please read my latest "Frontline - Interim" article sharing insights on how these "first five days" might look and how to get the best out of your Interim Leader. #Russam #Thrive #InterimManagement #BCorp #Russam43 #5dayInterim https://lnkd.in/eU5n6DrV

🔍 When a key leader walks out the door, your HR team doesn’t have time to breathe. Whether it’s an executive departure, a major transformation initiative, or a leadership gap mid-project, many HR leaders face that all-too-familiar dilemma: How do you maintain momentum and stability while you search for the “right” permanent hire? That’s where interim management comes in. Our article breaks down what an interim management firm is and why it’s fast becoming a go-to tool for organizations. Read it here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eepx5wAJ #InterimManagement

Six months ago, I joined Essenta to launch our Executive Interim Management practice – a strategic extension of our existing Executive Search and Advisory services. Our aim is simple: bring rigour, pace, and excellence to organisations facing critical moments of change. It’s been a hugely rewarding start. We’ve been fortunate to support clients across the UK, Europe, and the US – from private equity investors to global corporates – placing seasoned Interim Executives where immediate leadership impact is required. The momentum has exceeded expectations, and we have accelerated our growth plans in response. We continue to see demand for experienced Interim Leaders across core functions: - CFOs to lead finance transformations, fundraising, M&A activity, and pre-exit preparation. - Transformation and Programme Leaders to deliver enterprise-wide change across operations, technology, and digital. - Operational and Technology specialists to drive cost optimisation, scalability, integration, and innovation agendas. - While we’re not yet seeing volume in CEO-level Interim appointments, we believe this will come – particularly as businesses continue to navigate inflection points where leadership stability and strategic clarity are critical. Market dynamics are shaping the Interim landscape: In the UK, demand is resilient. Clients are seeking not just continuity, but transformation – and Interim Leaders are increasingly being judged on the outcomes they deliver, not just the gaps they fill. Across Europe, particularly in Germany, the Netherlands, and the Nordics, we’re seeing greater maturity and sophistication in the use of Interim talent, especially in cross-border and integration contexts. In the US, fractional and project-based executive leadership is gaining traction, particularly in high-growth, turnaround, and carve-out scenarios. Private Equity remains a driver. While cautious in capital deployment, many funds are leaning into Interim solutions to unlock value across the portfolio – whether through operational turnaround, function build-out, or pre-exit readiness. The emphasis is on commercial impact, speed of execution, and cultural alignment with investor-backed businesses. One of the most compelling observations over the past six months has been the way in which Executive Interim, Search, and Advisory services can complement one another when delivered in an integrated way. It gives clients access to immediate leadership capability with the longer-term strategic insight needed to navigate complex challenges. To our clients, candidates, and colleagues – thank you. It’s been a fantastic start. I look forward to building on this momentum as we continue to grow a best-in-class professional services offering. #ExecutiveInterim #LeadershipOnDemand #TransformationLeadership #PrivateEquity #ExecutiveSearch #AdvisoryServices #Transformation #OperationalExcellence #ChangeLeadership #ProfessionalServices

🔍 When a key leader walks out the door, your HR team doesn’t have time to breathe. Whether it’s an executive departure, a major transformation initiative, or a leadership gap mid-project, many HR leaders face that all-too-familiar dilemma: How do you maintain momentum and stability while you search for the “right” permanent hire? That’s where #interimmanagement comes in. Find out what it is, how it works, and why it’s fast becoming a go-to tool for organizations. 👇 #InterimManagement #IM #CrucialHire #rgentHire #MorganPhilips #MorganPhilipsExecutiveSearch

🔍 When a key leader walks out the door, your HR team doesn’t have time to breathe. Whether it’s an executive departure, a major transformation initiative, or a leadership gap mid-project, many HR leaders face that all-too-familiar dilemma: How do you maintain momentum and stability while you search for the “right” permanent hire? That’s where #interimmanagement comes in. Find out what it is, how it works, and why it’s fast becoming a go-to tool for organizations. 👇

🔍 When a key leader walks out the door, your HR team doesn’t have time to breathe. Whether it’s an executive departure, a major transformation initiative, or a leadership gap mid-project, many HR leaders face that all-too-familiar dilemma: How do you maintain momentum and stability while you search for the “right” permanent hire? That’s where #interimmanagement comes in. Find out what it is, how it works, and why it’s fast becoming a go-to tool for organizations. 👇

🔍 When a key leader walks out the door, your HR team doesn’t have time to breathe. Whether it’s an executive departure, a major transformation initiative, or a leadership gap mid-project, many HR leaders face that all-too-familiar dilemma: How do you maintain momentum and stability while you search for the “right” permanent hire? That’s where #interimmanagement comes in. Find out what it is, how it works, and why it’s fast becoming a go-to tool for organizations. 👇

🔍 When a key leader walks out the door, your HR team doesn’t have time to breathe. Whether it’s an executive departure, a major transformation initiative, or a leadership gap mid-project, many HR leaders face that all-too-familiar dilemma: How do you maintain momentum and stability while you search for the “right” permanent hire? That’s where #interimmanagement comes in. Find out what it is, how it works, and why it’s fast becoming a go-to tool for organizations. 👇

🔍 When a key leader walks out the door, your HR team doesn’t have time to breathe. Whether it’s an executive departure, a major transformation initiative, or a leadership gap mid-project, many HR leaders face that all-too-familiar dilemma: How do you maintain momentum and stability while you search for the “right” permanent hire? That’s where #interimmanagement comes in. Find out what it is, how it works, and why it’s fast becoming a go-to tool for organizations. 👇