Interim Management

'Dennis Russell really knows Interim Management.

An excellent book for those thinking of becoming an Interim Manager, or those who want to know more about the subject.'
John Hird, Chairman of the Association of Temporary and Interim Executive Services (ATIES)

'It provides a very balanced and practical guide to managers seeking a possible change in employment. Not just for those who are specifically looking at Interim Management, but almost for any change in employment'

'...a practical and analytical insight into the role of the Interim Manager....excellent case studies which bring the subject to life...'
Shaun de Wolf, Assistant Director, Centre for Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (CSME), Warwick Business School

'Thorough, comprehensive - above all readable and even amusing! Invaluable for Interim Managers, providers and clients alike.'
Nick Cutts, Chief Executive, Barton Interim Management

'Dennis Russell has written an excellent and highly practical handbook for Interim Managers and others considering this role as a career option. I very much hope that his readers will derive as much benefit from his enthusiastic advice as I have.'
Carl Hague, Chairman and Managing Director, Praxis Executive Taskforce Ltd

'Interim Management is a stimulating and straight forward guide to the practicalities in becoming an effective Interim Manager.

It contains invaluable advice for those considering joining as well as those establishing themselves as effective Interim Managers.

Its appeal is not restricted to Interim Managers alone, but extends to clients who are quickly realising the benefits of employing Interim Managers directly or through established agencies.'
John Aitkin, Human Resources Director - Europe & Africa, DHL Worldwide Express

Interim Management provides practical advice on how to succeed as an interim manager.

In this candid appraisal of interim management, Russell demonstrates the pitfalls and benefits of being an interim manager.

Interim managers are most definitely not 'between jobs', but are a new breed of 'portfolio worker'. They are trained, professional, temporary managers, hired by organizations that need to increase their management strengths for a short period. They help to solve resourcing problems eg
*they provide cover for someone who is absent or during a long recruitment campaign
*they handle projects that could deflect senior management attention away from key objectives
*international specialists provide help with acquiring, integrating, running and overhauling businesses overseas.

Unlike consultants they take on full responsibility for the process and the outcome - they manage and do rather than analyse and recommend. They become part of the client team.

There are approximately 10 - 15,000 interim managers in the UK. The market is increasing by at least 30% per annum.

A complete guide to being an interim manager
Author is Client Services Director for Praxis, one of the leading agencies which places interim managers
Features case studies and profiles of interim managers in action