Interim management is a profession in its own right, people sometimes forget that
She is now part of a select group of Executive Partners who are deployed on the most challenging assignments at the C-level. She talks about the advantages this offers for both her as an interim professional and her clients.
Different mindset and skills
'As a client, you want certainty. Certainty that your project will be carried out by a professional who not only has experience at C-level, but has also proven that he or she can achieve quick results as an interim manager.
Boer & Croon's Executive Partners offer this certainty. They are selected for their experience, knowledge, and proven successes in the business and interim worlds. Boer & Croon regularly deploys them on crucial assignments and has completed several successful trajectories.
Gita has experience filling such end-responsible roles and tells from her experience: ‘Interim management is a profession in its own right. Whereas many people think it is simply an extension of a permanent management position, an interim manager needs a completely different mindset and skillset. Interim managers are used to operating independently, switching gears quickly and understanding an organisation through and through within a short space of time. This requires not only substantive knowledge, but also style flexibility and a keen ability to adapt to an organisation's culture.'
the network is an added value
With an Executive Partner of Boer & Croon, you bring in someone who not only brings the necessary experience but has also been labelled ‘tested and approved’ by Boer & Croon. This means that they have already completed several successful assignments within the Boer & Croon network, often at the top level. ‘Someone who is familiar with the specific dynamics of interim assignments and who also has access to a strong network of fellow professionals within Boer & Croon.’
'That network is an important added value. Interim management can be lonely, especially when you are the only external working in an organisation. Boer & Croon's network provides continuous access to sparring partners, advice and experience of other professionals, people you have often known for years and know exactly what you need from them. This ‘intervention’ ensures that there is always someone to consult or seek advice from, which increases your clout as an interim manager. It is that combination of being able to operate independently and still have access to a support network that is invaluable.
Gita recently experienced this when she wanted to spar about a set-up and governance issue on her interim job. ´Suppose you have a significant transformation assignment where strategic choices must be made. Then, an interim manager who not only brings substantive knowledge and an objective view but can also lean on the experiences of other executives.
