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“We would regard Richard’s time with us as successful on two fronts: both the main job he was employed to do, which was ensure that we didn’t lose pace and momentum, but also having the benefit of that fresh pair of eyes”

For this case study, we talk to Robert Wilkinson, an experienced interim manager, about his career across Transformation & Programme Management.

“John performed impeccably,” says Alice. “He was exactly what you want in an interim: an excellent manager who will solidify the base, keep it going and manage people well. He was always well-prepared, even tempered and never flustered. And he put together different departments that had not previously been together.”

Over the past twelve months, we have hosted a range of events across all sectors. We’ve invited senior management teams and leaders to share their views on the biggest issues affecting industries and the wider news agenda. Below, we wrap up some highlights of our events calendar.

Store closures in the US have reached 6,800 in the first three quarters of this year, climbing to an all-time high. The speed of the sector’s collapse has been labelled ‘apocalyptic’ by some business commentators. As UK retailers reel from economic volatility and fragile consumer confidence, should they brace themselves for a similar fate?

Guest speaker, Philip Brown looks into the value proposition for interims in the procurement industry

With the fog of uncertainty unlikely to lift anytime soon, they will need to work alongside interims managers to forge a new path together.

Part of Ben’s role also entailed: representing Water Industry CEOs on the high level Retail Markets Opening Management Group chaired by Defra; briefing stakeholders across Government and the Press; and giving the Secretary of State at DEFRA confidence that the market would open on time.

“I very much relied on Rob to handle things in region, which he did incredibly well”

The NHS is a prime example of a people-focused organisation. While patients are its main concern, its staff are its biggest asset.

Budget announcements are revealed with a great deal of fanfare, but the most important elements are often hidden in the full text of the red book.

And this Budget followed suit.

It was widely expected that the Chancellor would...

During this period Richard established, for the first time in many years at the university, the role of executive lead for all the support services, with 15 reports at director level, or equivalent.

Ellie made sure she was accessible for all staff, “enabling the Executive to step in and resolve a number of issues quickly and first time to ensure positive outcomes and enhanced internal and external stakeholder relationships.”

"Caren completed an interim assignment at The FA during a time of significant transition and I found her support enormously helpful"

The Employment and Skills sector is going through a period of unprecedented change with the replacement of the Work Programme, the impact of Brexit and implications for the European Social Fund (ESF) as well as the roll out of the...

Linda Robinson, a development professional in the housing sector, talks to us about her interim career. and what it entails.

We look at specialist roles emerging in the Life Sciences sector as the Brexit vote challenges the industry's growth ambitions.

It's budget season, so in this article we reflect on the productivity challenge for the Chancellor, who will be trying to focus on less productive regions.