Perspective

The solution to building a better business often lies in its people. Diversity in senior leadership positions is a hot topic and should be taken seriously as organisations look to grow.

While economic growth might be in positive territory, UK PLC has far more potential for growth. We take a look at how interims can play a vital role in unlocking productivity and drive growth in some of our largest industries.

As public cuts to spending continue, many organisations are looking to review their business models and consider new ways of working. For those looking to reduce costs and identify new opportunities for revenue, interim executives who can offer a fresh and diverse outlook are in high demand.

Technology is changing the way we all do business and engage with our customers. The pace of development is accelerating and interims are stepping in to offer companies and organisations a reassuring dose of experience to help them make the most of the opportunities available.

While the General Election outcome indicated stability and more of the same in the immediate future, there are still many changes ahead. With organisational shifts and emerging trends occurring across key UK sectors, interims will be the first port of call to provide much-needed guidance.

Even in an uncertain global economy, many boardrooms across the UK are considering bold plans for growth. Increasingly, interims are becoming the port of call for firms that need specialist knowledge to take their business to the next level.

Boardrooms around the world face very different challenges. But one thing is certain - management teams are increasingly looking to tap into our network of professionals to onboard specialist expertise through an interim appointment.

As we continue to hear good news from across economy, the time is now for board rooms to begin plotting their next bold move. This month we explore how interims are driving ambitious growth initiatives in the aviation industry, and we take a look at their role in meeting the latest IT challenges.

There is no doubt that, for many, 2015 will be a year of transformation. We take a closer look at how interims are leading the way in driving change and explore how they are helping public sector organisations meet pressing challenges in healthcare and local government.

This month Tim Muzio, a Consultant in Financial Services, discusses his thoughts on the sector and predictions for the year to come. We also hear from Deborah Stevenson. an Interim FD who tells us a little about her career.

This month our first contribution comes from Julie Quick, Consultant in the Consumer practice. We also hear from Matthew Jenkins, Matthew shares with us his thoughts on how the Interim world has changed over the past decade and the main benefits of an Interim.

This edition includes an opinion piece from our growing Life Sciences team. We discusses the rise and importance of Healthtech. We also hear from Jason Peetsma, Managing Director in Canada.