Sourcing an interim manager
How you source an interim manager will depend on such factors as the urgency of your need, your experience of the interim management market, the level of assurance you require and the time and budget at your disposal.
Interim managers are sourced by the following means in approximate order of popularity:
- Using an Interim Service Provider (interim management recruiter).
- Contacting a previously used interim manager, or an ex-employee who is now an interim.
- Using your networking contacts to be referred to or to meet an available interim manager.
- Searching for an interim manager on LinkedIn or otherwise searching online.
Sourcing via Service Provider
If time is pressured, or if you are looking for an additional level of assurance or recommendation, then you may find it beneficial to utilise an Interim Service Provider. These come in the form of:
- Specialist Interim Service Providers
- Executive search firms who have specialist interim management practices
- Mainstream recruiters who have specialist interim management practices
- Consultancies with interim management associates
See the IIM’s extensive list of Leading Service Providers.
Reconnect with an interim manager you already know
Check your address book or search LinkedIn using the search term ‘Interim’ and you are likely to have people you already know come to light among your existing connections. This is a cost effective and trust assured search method. They can also refer you on if they are not the right person.
Ask your network or network with interim managers in advance
Networking is a wonderful way to connect to the right people. To source interim managers, use your connections to find a suitable interim manager for you. Interim managers trade on their reputation so good ones do become known. The longer term strategy is to keep the details of pertinent interim managers you meet at networking events for further reference. Even if they are not right for your requirements (which they will be honest about) they can help you find someone who is.
Search online
There are many other online search methods, both paid-for and free. These include simply Googling for the interim manager you need, as they have good online presence. You could also use interim assignment boards, interim management groups on LinkedIn and interim management membership groups, where interim managers club together to jointly market their services.
You can look for accredited interim managers on the IIM’s Member Showcase.
The IIM has a LinkedIn group where you can look for or post for an interim manager online: ‘Available Interim Managers and Assignments‘.
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How you source an interim manager will depend on such factors as the urgency of your need, your experience of the interim management market, the level of assurance you require and the time and budget at your disposal.
Interim managers are sourced by the following means in approximate order of popularity:
- Using an Interim Service Provider (interim management recruiter).
- Contacting a previously used interim manager, or an ex-employee who is now an interim.
- Using your networking contacts to be referred to or to meet an available interim manager.
- Searching for an interim manager on LinkedIn or otherwise searching online.
Sourcing via Service Provider
If time is pressured, or if you are looking for an additional level of assurance or recommendation, then you may find it beneficial to utilise an Interim Service Provider. These come in the form of:
- Specialist Interim Service Providers
- Executive search firms who have specialist interim management practices
- Mainstream recruiters who have specialist interim management practices
- Consultancies with interim management associates
See the IIM€™s extensive list of leading Service Providers.
Reconnect with an interim manager you already know
Check your address book or search LinkedIn using the search term €˜Interim€™ and you are likely to have people you already know come to light among your existing connections. This is a cost effective and trust assured search method. They can also refer you on if they are not the right person.
Ask your network or network with interim managers in advance
Networking is a wonderful way to connect to the right people. To source interim managers, use your connections to find a suitable interim manager for you. Interim managers trade on their reputation so good ones do become known. The longer term strategy is to keep the details of pertinent interim managers you meet at networking events for further reference. Even if they are not right for your requirements (which they will be honest about) they can help you find someone who is.
Search online
There are many other online search methods, both paid-for and free. These include simply Googling for the interim manager you need, as they have good online presence. You could also use interim assignment boards, interim management groups on LinkedIn and interim management membership groups, where interim managers club together to jointly market their services.
The IIM has a LinkedIn group where you can look for or post for an interim manager online: €œAvailable Interim Managers and Assignments€.
