The ‘challenger mentality’: guest interview by Malcolm Wall
The digital revolution has transformed the way we interact with each other and do business. But, more fundamentally, it has had a seismic impact on the dynamics of whole industries. As such, management teams must now dramatically readjust how they think and behave if they are to succeed.
The rise of the ‘end-to-end’ payments expert
After spending years cultivating the plumbing of payment systems within multi-national banking organisations, there is a generation of talent that is breaking away and becoming interim managers.
Bricks and clicks to omni-channel
With consumers more informed, tech-literate and connected to retail businesses, omni-channel has now taken precedence as the future of the retail industry.
Why interims are helping to build a stronger economy
Not just a last resort – why interims are helping to build a stronger economy
While there were no clear ‘rabbits in the hat’ from the Chancellor in the Autumn Statement, aside from the protection of the policing budget, the...
The introduction of the Senior Insurance Managers Regime (SIMR)
The insurance sector is set to experience a huge shift in organisational structures through the introduction of the Senior Insurance Managers regime (SIMR).
What are the biggest challenges of being an interim HR director? We ask Sharyn Wilson
Sharyn Wilson has over 10 years’ experience as an interim HR Director, having worked across a broad range of sectors including retail, finance and healthcare. Most recently she has worked as interim HR Director at WorldPay, a leading payment processing company.
Interim support through significant regulatory change
Interims who are seasoned risk and compliance officers could help to alleviate the pressure that occurs as a result of regulatory change.
Managing the challenges facing education leaders in 2015
UK primary and secondary education is currently facing one of the most challenging periods it has experienced for over a decade...
Why We Need More Women in Leadership Positions
With women making up almost half of the workforce, and over 80 percent of the consumer market, it is no surprise that they can play a key role in influencing their organisations’ bottom line...
Events from across the network
Looking ahead, October sees Odgers Interim host another series of events, providing a forum for networking and discussion across multiple sectors such as healthcare, social housing and finance.
Every board benefits from diversity
Diversity in the boardroom has risen to the top of the corporate agenda. Organisations from both the public and private sector rightly recognise the need for a workforce that better reflects the world in which they operate, but also one that can offer the strength and depth to deliver effective leadership.
Networking and knowledge sharing are key to success. Preview some of our upcoming events.
We’re hosting a number of events over the coming weeks to bring the best minds together.
Demand for external support in the aerospace and defence industry: Guest Interview by Nigel Baldwin
There is no doubt in my mind that using interims offers good value for employers...
Manufacturing: Managing change and driving growth
Demand for interims in the manufacturing sector has never been so high, having more than doubled since last year...
Productivity crisis? Bring in the interims
There are various factors that can contribute to our nation’s poor productivity figures - including low wages, poor training and skills development and under-funded infrastructure...
Moving From a Distress Purchase to a Long-Term Strategy
Many charities are now looking to broaden their skill base and bring in expertise from other sectors...
The increasing trend of cross-industry interim appointments in order to challenge decision making and provide boards with a broad perspective.
Continuing public spending cuts to help aggressively bring down the deficit is a key source of concern for many social welfare related sectors...
Interims: a fundamental tool to catalysing development within Britain’s high growth businesses
In this article, we explore why for the technology sector interim management is one solution to bring about the next big thing.