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Interim Managers vs. Consultants |
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 There are clear distinctions between the role of Interim Managers and Consultants.
In essence, one is about making things happen and one is about advising on changes to be made. Having identified a piece of work to be undertaken Clients needs to ask themselves - - “Am I looking for a diagnostic review with specific methodologies which will advise me how to make change?”
- “Am I looking for practical, implementation expertise from an Interim professional who has a wealth of experience in this particular area ?“
- “Where will I get the best value for money – Consultancy or Interim ?”
There are undoubtedly roles for both Interim and Consultancy in all organisations but value for money and results are driven by using the most appropriate solution for your situation.
Energy 123 INTERIM MANAGEMENT | MANAGEMENT CONSULTANCY | | Can be diagnostic but will always be Practical implementation by experienced hands-on professionals whose experience goes beyond theory. | Diagnostic, strategic review carried out by a team which will advise and offer recommendations submitted in a report. | | Reports to and is responsible to the Client and is the most qualified person for the role. | Responsible to the Consultancy who often uses the person available as opposed to the best qualified. | | Interim Managers are committed to adding value by a continuous transfer of knowledge to permanent staff. | Often set aside from permanent staff with no knowledge transfer as this is the intellectual property of the consultancy. | | Fast and transparent delivery, clear terms of reference and interface direct with Client. Interim focus is purely with one client. | Slower delivery owing to reporting process through consultancy. Can be delayed by deployment of Consultants to multiple clients. | | Interim day rates start as low as £500/day. | Consultant day rates can be as high as £3000/day for less experienced individual or team. | | Framework which drives full and complete delivery. | Limited responsibility for non delivery. |
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Interim Management