Some believe that the supply of certain types of interim managers outstrips demand in some disciplines.
Each week the credit crunch and poor economic trading conditions continue, it is likely that interim management providers will get applications from more individuals wanting to become career interim managers. Redundancy, re-deployment and general dissatisfaction with permanent careers are often the catalysts for executives deciding to become interim managers. What might be considered to be the start of a bright new adventure may result in disillusionment and heartache for some? There is a concern that there are several disciplines which are saturated with interim managers at present and some budding interims are going to be disappointed as they are likely to be at the back of a very long queue.
The disciplines include HR, General Management, Management Consultancy and IT Consultancy. There are just too many people trying to get in on the act in these disciplines and too few genuine interim management opportunities to keep all interested applicants satisfied. It is likely to become vital that particularly new interim managers are able to differentiate themselves from others by having a second string to their bow or by being able to offer potential clients something different.
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