FE-group’s interim managers success factors:
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There are several factors that makes hiring an interim manager for your (international) educational needs the popular resourcing option that it has become today:
1. Speed. Further Education Group Interim managers can be in place within days as opposed to weeks (essential when time constraints are paramount).
2. Experience. Further Education Group Interim managers will be more than qualified for the position they are taking on and will therefore be stepping down in responsibility. They will also have past experience of similar challenges to the ones they are about to face. They are equipped to have an immediate effect and be productive from the outset, minimising the risk of things going wrong and, more importantly, ensuring success.
3. Objectivity. Unencumbered by any previous involvement in company processes or staff relationships, Further Education Group interim managers provide a fresh perspective and are free to concentrate on what's best for your (international) education business.
4. Accountability. Rather than taking on a purely advisory role (as a management consultant would), Further Education Group interim managers are responsible and accountable line managers who will implement and manage your (international) education business or project in their own right.
5. Effectiveness. Operating at or near board-level gives Further Education Group interim managers the authority to effect significant change or transition within a company - unlike a temp, they're not just there to 'hold the fort'.
6. Commitment. Further Education Group interim managers are typically committed to an interim career. For them, this is never just something they are doing until a suitable permanent position is found. A good Further Education Group interim manager enjoys the challenge of the different assignments, takes great pride in maintaining the highest standards while realising that he/she is only ever as good as the last performance.
7. There are a number of different business situations that could result in your need for an interim manager. Typically, these could be situations such as crisis management, sudden departure, illness, death, change management, managing change or transition, sabbaticals.
· Step 1 - Be clear about why you need an interim manager for your (international) education department and define your objectives in a written brief. This helps providers to fully understand your requirements and enables the Further Education group to find the most appropriate interim executive for your organisation
· Step 2 - Secure budget approval before engaging us. Interim management is a high-value solution to address key projects or meet urgent leadership needs. Understanding the benefits the assignment will bring is essential to setting and approving an appropriate budget prior to hire
· Step 3 - Ensure the key sponsor of the interim executive controls the hiring process and is involved in the selection. Nominate a point of contact responsible for providing ongoing, swift and responsive decision-making (the world of interims moves fast!)
· Step 4 - When selecting an interim provider you will be presented proof of their credentials: details of past assignments, insurances and processes
· Step 5 – The Further Education Group will organize a face-to-face briefing with the interim provider prior to engagement. This is a people business, and you need to meet the people with whom you are working
· Step 6 – The Further Education Group will provide you with a carefully selected shortlist and small number of CVs. You are paying us to find the right person, not inundate you with CVs
· Step 7 – The Further Education Group will ensure that you are provided with written Terms and Conditions, Pricing Schedules and the specific details before signing the contract
· Step 8 – You can expect a full documentation pack upon contract including notes of reference checks
· Step 9 – You can expect us to keep in touch with you and the interim once the contract is up and running, with regular feedback and guidance
· Step 10- You can expect an end of assignment report, to help with your internal audit and governance and gain any last insights from the interim manager
