{"id":53037,"date":"2023-08-16T15:14:00","date_gmt":"2023-08-16T13:14:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mf.ag\/?page_id=53037"},"modified":"2025-11-14T13:16:03","modified_gmt":"2025-11-14T12:16:03","slug":"interim-management","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mf.ag\/en\/interim-management\/","title":{"rendered":"Interim Management"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-center tw-stack-md\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"643\" src=\"https:\/\/mf.ag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/6-circles-EN-INTERIM-1024x643.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-62779 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mf.ag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/6-circles-EN-INTERIM-1024x643.png 1024w, https:\/\/mf.ag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/6-circles-EN-INTERIM-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/mf.ag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/6-circles-EN-INTERIM-768x482.png 768w, https:\/\/mf.ag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/6-circles-EN-INTERIM-1536x965.png 1536w, https:\/\/mf.ag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/6-circles-EN-INTERIM.png 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-h-2-font-size\" id=\"h-what-is-interim-management\"><meta charset=\"utf-8\"><strong><meta charset=\"utf-8\"><strong><meta charset=\"utf-8\"><\/strong><\/strong>What is Interim Management?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>An Interim Manager is an experienced leader with focus on results. When an organization lacks a resource or the right competence during a project, change, a specific critical challenge, or vacancy, Interim Management is a secure, quick, and cost-effective solution. An Interim Manager is engaged for a limited period of time and enters your organization on a very short notice. In this way you get access to a very experienced and hands-on leader or functional specialist.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-tertiary-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-center is-style-tw-overlap has-background tw-stack-md\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/mf.ag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ManagementFactory_c_David_Bohmann_028-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54392 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mf.ag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ManagementFactory_c_David_Bohmann_028-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mf.ag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ManagementFactory_c_David_Bohmann_028-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mf.ag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ManagementFactory_c_David_Bohmann_028-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mf.ag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ManagementFactory_c_David_Bohmann_028-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mf.ag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ManagementFactory_c_David_Bohmann_028.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-style-tw-icon is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The focus is on creating improvement and driving change.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-e902eed4 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-style:dotted;border-width:1px;margin-top:40px;margin-bottom:40px;padding-top:14px;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:15px;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b02886af wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-let-us-know-which-challenges-your-business-is-currently-facing\">Let us know which challenges your business is currently facing!<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-6c531013 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/mf.ag\/en\/contact-us\/\"><i class=\"fas fa-arrow-right\"><\/i>Get started<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-an-interim-manager-drives-change-or-fills-a-vacancy\"><meta charset=\"utf-8\">An Interim Manager drives change or fills a vacancy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>An Interim Manager has a long experience of leadership and of driving change in a complex environment. With a background from\u202fprivate\u202for public\u202fsector, he\/she has chosen to step down from a permanent role\u202fto take on time-limited assignments to share their experiences and create long-term results.\u202f\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Change is key for almost all interim assignments. Going into an assignment\u202fwith a clear goal is what triggers an interim. A common factor is that they are driven by leading and developing their team\/teams, and are not afraid to roll up their sleeves and work hands-on,\u202fas most assignments require you to work both strategically and operationally.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mf.ag\/en\/interim-managers\/\">Read more about Interim Managers<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-style-default\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordicinterim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Executive_ENG-2-1024x580.png\" alt=\"Interim Management is the best of Executive Search and Executive Consulting combined.\" class=\"wp-image-22404 size-full\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-interim-management-interim-manager-are-the-best-of-two-worlds\"><meta charset=\"utf-8\">Interim Management: Interim Manager are the best of two worlds<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><meta charset=\"utf-8\">In today\u2019s accelerating development you need to have a flexible organisation which is able to react quickly and efficiently to change, threats and possibilities. Competition is global.\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/nordicinterim.com\/articles\/complex-and-technology-heavy-salesm\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Digitalization<\/a>\u202frequires transformation, change and reallocation. But what do you do when there is no time to recruit or space for a traditional management consultant? The solution for an ever-increasing number \u2013 both in the private and public sector \u2013 is Executive Interim Management. With short notice, a qualified Interim Manager or specialist enters the organisation. An experienced leader, with a senior profile, who takes operating responsibility and fully focuses on a predetermined assignment. It gives the client optimal flexibility, power to execute and cost-efficiency.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><meta charset=\"utf-8\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-tertiary-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8 examples of typical assignments within Interim Management&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. The company is in an existential crisis.&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Companies can slip into a crisis due to various factors: Loss of important sales markets, aggressive competitors, product- or market-changing innovations or simple mismanagement.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The focus in crises is often on the search for new business areas or the expansion of the product portfolio; often these expansions are outside the core competencies of the company and do not bring the desired financial success. This strategic crisis is often followed by an operational crisis, which in turn is followed by a financial crisis.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Financial crises pose an acute threat to the continued existence of a company or group of companies. Only resolute, immediate action can avert insolvency.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the event of a crisis, the Interim Manager as CRO is available to the company as a &#8220;corporate reorganizer&#8221; and thus manages the restructuring concerns of the company.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mf.ag\/en\/interim-cro\/\">Read more about interim CRO<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. The CFO has left the company and there is no replacement in place.&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The decision to hire an Interim Manager as CFO to bridge the gap during the permanent recruitment is made. As the interim is overqualified, he\/she can also review processes and structures during his\/her assignment and hand over a well-functioning business to the new CFO.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mf.ag\/en\/interim-cfo\/\">Read more about interim CFO<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. A subsidiary performs poorly and shows red numbers.&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It is not known where the problem lies. The current CEO is not functioning, and an interim CEO is engaged to analyse the business and provide clear and transparent information to the management and the board. A turnaround is performed by the Interim Manager.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mf.ag\/en\/interim-ceo\/\">Read more about interim CEO<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-a-complex-infrastructure-project-is-to-be-implemented-and-the-right-project-manager-competence-is-lacking-interim-manager-are-the-perfect-option-nbsp\">4. A complex infrastructure project is to be implemented, and the right project manager competence is lacking: Interim Manager are the perfect option&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A person who has previously run large, complex construction projects is needed. The assignment means working with many stakeholders, a strict budget and schedule, while the traffic should flow without major disruptions. An interim PMO who has done this before and has very good knowledge in the industry, leadership and operational work is engaged.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mf.ag\/en\/interim-program-project-managers\/\">Read more about interim PMO<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. A factory is to be moved from Austria to the Czech Republic&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>An interim Factory Manager\/Operations Manager is engaged to close the operations in Austria in the best possible way, while production continues to the last day. Premises are bought or rented, machinery is moved, and staff are hired. The interim ensures that the production in the Czech Republic is set up according to the time- and budget plan.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mf.ag\/en\/interim-supply-chain-manager\/\">Read more about Supply Chain Management<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. A family business is acquired by a PE-company with strong growth ambitions.&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The current management does not have the ability to drive this growth and an\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/nordicinterim.com\/interim-ceo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">i<\/a>nterim CEO with a sales background is being appointed by the new owners. The interim will quickly lead the expansion. When the goals according to the set business plan are reached, a new, possibly more junior, CEO can take over a well-functioning company.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. A company lacks leadership, and the staff is ineffective and unmotivated.&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The staff has been in the company for a long time and opposes new, more efficient ways of working. To increase the production, efficiency and improve leadership, and corporate culture, an interim HR Manager is engaged to review the existing competences, analyze the need of new skills, and to support the management in working with values, leadership development and new processes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mf.ag\/en\/interim-hr-manager\/\">Read more about interim HR<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. The company\u2019s Group Business Controller is on sick leave for at least six months.&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The role is business-critical and an Interim Business Controller is engaged to operate the function until the regular role holder is in place.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-center is-style-tw-overlap has-primary-background-color has-background tw-stack-md\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/mf.ag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ManagementFactory_c_David_Bohmann_064-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54428 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mf.ag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ManagementFactory_c_David_Bohmann_064-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/mf.ag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ManagementFactory_c_David_Bohmann_064-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/mf.ag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ManagementFactory_c_David_Bohmann_064-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mf.ag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ManagementFactory_c_David_Bohmann_064-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mf.ag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ManagementFactory_c_David_Bohmann_064.jpg 1365w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-style-tw-icon has-white-color has-text-color is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>As an Interim Manager, you shift to a higher gear to quickly find solutions, create results and deliver value. You can rest after completion of the assignment!<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-the-difference-between-interim-management-and-management-consulting\"><meta charset=\"utf-8\">What is the difference between Interim Management and Management Consulting?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The answer is simple: a management consultant analyzes, gives\u202fadvice,\u202fand recommends what needs to be done. An Interim Manager also does this, but he\/she also implements the recommended actions as a full member of the team and the organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mf.ag\/en\/interim-managers\/\">Read more about Interim Managers<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-white-color has-secondary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-a151063b wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-quality-power-and-commitment\">Quality, power and commitment<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Management Factor has been supporting clients from a winde range of industries with interim management since 2001. As market leader, we stand for the highest quality of our services, both professional commitment and realisation strength. We offer Interim Management and Executive Interim Management solutions to critical and complex business challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-contrast-color has-base-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/mf.ag\/en\/about\/\">Read about our story here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faq-about-interim-management\"><meta charset=\"utf-8\">FAQ about Interim Management<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><span>What is Interim Management?<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<p>An Interim Manager is a person with long experience of leadership and of driving change in a complex environment. The interim has a background in leading line roles within commercial businesses or government-controlled businesses. The interim has chosen to step down from a permanent role to take on time-limited assignments instead. Interim Management gives the business access to a very experienced leader when their own resources are not sufficient in the event of a challenge, crisis, or vacancy.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><span>Examples of typical assignments:<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<p>A CFO has left the company and there is no replacement in place. An interim CFO was hired to bridge the gap while recruiting a permanent CFO. As the interim was overqualified, he immediately reviewed processes and structures and handed over a well-functioning business to the new CFO.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A subsidiary performed poorly and showed red numbers. It was not known where the problem lay. The CEO was let go the same day. An interim CEO was engaged to analyse the company and provided clear and transparent information to the board. A turnaround was conducted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you want to know more about what interim means, or are you interested in becoming an Interim Manager, or if it can be a solution for your company? <br><a href=\"https:\/\/mf.ag\/en\/contact-us\/\">Contact us<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><span>What is the difference between an Interim Manager and a Management Consultant?<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<p>Executive Interim Management has one foot in the headhunting industry and the other foot in management consulting. We have listed the main differences below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-tw-border-h-inner\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Interim Manager<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Management Consultant<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong><span style=\"color: #65778e;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">Principal Focus<\/span><\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">To execute and drive change to achieve operating results<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Analysis, advice, transfer of best practice, solution design, and\/or driving programme\/project management<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong><span style=\"color: #65778e;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">Skills Base<\/span><\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Basing execution primarily upon long-standing operating experience, leadership and industry\/functional experience. In certain cases with some years of prior work as a consultant<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Basing execution primarily upon methods, processes and analysis combined with industrial\/functional best practices collected from the consulting company<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><span style=\"color: #65778e;\" class=\"stk-highlight\"><strong>Execution Mode<\/strong><\/span><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Acts as a part of your organisation, often with budget and\/or responsibility for P\/L<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Acts outside the organisational framework (often in programme\/ project form)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong><span style=\"color: #65778e;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">Age<\/span><\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">40+ depending on the industry and functional background<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Often 25-35 years old<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong><span style=\"color: #65778e;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">Loyalty<\/span><\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Completely loyal to you as a client and to your goals. Reports to you like an employee. No incentive to sell you more Interim Managers<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Loyal to you as a client but also to his\/her consulting company<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><span>When is Interim Management a good solution?<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<p>When you urgently need an experienced manager or specialist within a specific area. When a recruitment process takes too long and\/or when classic Management Consulting does not give you the hands-on implementation you need. It can be anything from filling a critical gap, reorganising a business, leading a digital transformation, expansion, establishing a foreign company, to divesting companies. The basic need that you want to solve is to get help from one or more active leaders who operationally make things happen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Read more about the benefits of hiring an Interim Manager <a href=\"https:\/\/mf.ag\/en\/interim-managers\/\">here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><span>What services can an Interim Manager perform?<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<p>Examples of services that an Interim Manager can perform are turnarounds, IPOs, build an HR organisation, set structures and processes, lead one or several business-critical projects, set the strategy for, and implement a company\u2019s CSR program, lead a digitalization project for a function, a company or a group, lead an M&amp;A project, or move production to another country including the closing of the old site and building the new production organisation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read about our services <a href=\"https:\/\/mf.ag\/en\/interim-managers\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><span>What roles can Interim Management fill?<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<p>Our main focus is to solve challenges in company management positions or major initiatives\/projects governed by the company management. Over the years, we have also developed networks in certain specialist branches, as well as with people with Management Consultant background and who have extensive experience of running larger complex programs\/projects. Examples of roles are: CEO, CFO, Head of Business Control, Project Manager, or Supply Chain Manager. See more examples of roles here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read more about Interim Managers <a href=\"https:\/\/mf.ag\/en\/interim-managers\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><span>Does Management Factory\u2019s processes differ from other suppliers&#8217; processes?<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<p>Yes. We know that our clients need to find a solution quickly, and \u2013 perhaps more importantly \u2013 they do not want to have endless interviews or evaluate CVs themselves to find the right skills and person. We are not content with merely matching suitable and available candidates, we work intensively for about 1-2 weeks to hand-pick people in our networks in Austria and internationally. In this way, after a very short time, we can propose 2-3 people with exactly the right relevant background for the assignment.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><span>How long does a recruitment process take?<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<p>The process takes 2-4 weeks and includes interviews with us and with the client and references.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read more about how we work <a href=\"https:\/\/mf.ag\/en\/interim-managers\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><span>How do you handle sensitive information?<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<p>Confidentiality is a matter of honour, both towards our clients and Interim Managers. At the beginning of each collaboration, we agree with the customer on the desired level of confidentiality, and we often use an NDA (non-disclosure agreement) before talking to the candidates. In our experience, this benefits all parties.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><span>Do I have any guarantees if I engage you?<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<p>If an assignment should not develop as expected (which happens extremely rarely), we have termination clauses. These are assignment-specific, but the majority have one month\u2019s notice. Of course, we help our client to find a replacement with equally strong qualifications. Management Factory has liability insurance for all our consultants, and all our interims at a leading level must take out a debit register certificate. We can also have a complete background check done.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><span>Can I hire the interim after a completed interim assignment?<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<p>In our agreements, transitional fees for direct employment of an Interim Manager are regulated. We have a great understanding that this can be a win-win situation for our customers and Interim Professionals.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><span>How long is an assignment?<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<p>Most of our assignments are directly linked to a major initiative, and often the assignment extends over 6\u201312 months, in some cases significantly longer. 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Together, we go through the challenges and the assignment, and calculate an approximate range of the fee level to be able to attract and engage the right person with the right calibre.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-tertiary-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-center is-style-tw-overlap has-background tw-stack-md\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mf.ag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/210921-Nordicinterim-115-Webb-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23303 size-full\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-style-tw-icon is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The focus is on creating improvement and promoting change.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-e902eed4 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-style:dotted;border-width:1px;margin-top:40px;margin-bottom:40px;padding-top:14px;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:15px;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b02886af wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-let-us-know-which-challenges-your-business-is-currently-facing\">Let us know which challenges your business is currently facing!<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-6c531013 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/mf.ag\/en\/contact-us\/\"><i class=\"fas fa-arrow-right\"><\/i>Get started<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>An interim manager drives change or fills a vacancy<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>An interim manager has many years of experience in leading and driving change in a complex environment. 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