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Interim Management

To find out more,
please contact:

Solution Lead

Nigel Goode

Interim management or IM provides a cost effective way to obtain highly specialized & experienced managers with right skill set at time when they are needed the most. They are able to deliver flexible and short term solution with long term benefits.

From our experience, our clients use interim managers for the following reasons:

• Need specific skill but do not have it in-house
• Fast (as compared to finding a permanent staff)
• No need to worry about termination cost & hassle
• Absolute focus on agreed objectives. Permanent staff might not have same amount of focus due to other job responsibilities
• Crisis management
• Drive major changes and transformation program
• Free from “politics” that can distract permanent staff
• No hassle. LCA handles all admin, contract, legal terms etc.
• Transfer skills and expertise to customer’s team after Interim Manager leave

The LCA Difference

• Speed & responsiveness

  We understand that time is critical when our clients decide to seek help from an interim manager. Once we have a good understanding of your requirements, we’ll be able to provide a list of suitable candidates within days.

• Understanding of the Asia market

  LCA has been operating in Asia for the past 10 years. We have a deep understanding of the cultural, economic and environmental drivers that are unique to this region.

• Ready pool of quality Interim Managers

  See LCA Interim Manager’s profiles for more detail.

• Stringent selection process

  An interim management service (like a consultancy) lives or dies by its track record. All of our interim managers have to undergo a stringent selection process before coming on board.

• Continuous monitoring of progress

  We’re not a recruitment agency. We do not disappear once an interim manager has been assigned. We will be reviewing the progress with you on a regular basis to ensure that we exceed your expectations.

• Accountability

  LCA will be accountable for the provision of a suitable resource. If need be, we will deploy alternate resources to ensure that the role is satisfactorily filled. This is what separates us from dealing with freelance interim managers directly.

Client FAQ

•  How much does an Interim Manager Cost?

The Interim Manager charges a day rate and this will vary depending upon the candidate’s experience and the nature of the client’s Interim assignment. When you calculate the actual cost of employment and take into account insurance, pensions, healthcare, holidays, bonuses, termination cost, company car and other benefits, the cost between a permanent hire and an Interim Manager is comparable.

•  What is a typical hire period for an Interim Manager?

The Interim Manager is generally hired for a short term, high intensity assignment with a clearly defined start and finish date. However, there is the option of retaining on a part-time basis, if that meets the client’s particular needs or budget.

•  How focused is an Interim Manager?

The temporary nature of the role leaves the Interim Manager relatively free from the “politics” that can distract permanent staff, enabling them to be 100% focused. In addition, their experience and familiarity with the task improves their effectiveness and can speed completion of the assignment.

•  Who are Interim Managers?

Interim Managers are experienced, hands-on executives and senior managers, who have a proven track record and operate at all levels.

•  Can SMEs afford Interim Managers?

SMEs can lack skills in certain disciplines but may not be able to justify employing someone full time. Interim management opens up opportunities to engage highly experienced people on a part-time basis in a cost-effective way.

•  How do you choose an Interim Manager?

LCA specialize and provide shortlists of candidates, whose expertise and abilities meet the Client’s brief. The client makes the final decision.

•  How quickly will an Interim Manager take to get to know a business?

An Interim Manager is selected because they understand and have experience of the circumstances the client is facing and possess the skills and qualities to be effective from the first day of the assignment.

•  What effect will an Interim Manager have on permanent staff?

Experience shows that staff welcomes Interim Managers because of the additional skills and expertise they bring; their appointment is a positive management decision; and for a defined period of time, consequently they are rarely seen as a threat.

•  What happens when the assignment is completed?

The contract will come to an end and there are no termination costs.

•  If Interim Managers are so good, why are they not in permanent employment?

Interim Managers have chosen interim management as a professional career. They prefer the variety, flexibility, challenges, and associated risks and rewards it offers.

•  What if an organization wants to offer a permanent position?

Few Interim Managers say they are interested in a permanent job. When a situation arises, LCA will typically charge a recruitment fee based on a pre-determined scale included in the contract.

Successful Projects

View a sample list of projects we have successfully completed for our clients.