Autumn plans are made in spring
Many organizations define their autumn strategies, objectives, and projects in May–June. The success of these plans is often determined before the summer holidays. However, a key question may remain unasked at that point: are personnel resources up to date? In this situation, interim managers and other temporary solutions emerge as valuable alternatives.
The recruitment process takes time—competition for talent is intensifying
Many underestimate the total duration of recruitment. Specialist and executive-level recruitment often takes 4–8 months. Time is consumed by needs assessment, the search phase, selection, potential notice periods, and onboarding.
If recruitment begins only after summer, the new key person will likely start at the beginning of the following year—pushing potential results further into the future. An interim manager can provide a solution quickly, precisely when it is needed most.
Why can an interim manager be the best solution?
Interim managers are experienced professionals who step into their role quickly—often within a couple of weeks. They bring proven expertise, fresh perspective, and the ability to deliver results.
Typical interim assignments include, for example:
- Interim CFO: financial management, budgeting and financing solutions, working capital optimization, reporting development
- Interim HR Director: organizational changes, change negotiations, recruitment, HR strategies, compensation model development
- Interim Supply Chain Director: delivery reliability and inventory optimization, capacity management and production process improvement
- Interim Sales/Marketing Director: sales growth, sales team development, sales playbooks, sales process renewal, sales channel development, new market entries
- Project Manager or Interim Program Director: launching and executing strategic projects such as ERP or CRM renewals, PMO functions, investment project management
- Interim CEO or Business Director: particularly managing ownership transitions and crisis situations, M&A, integrations, growth leadership
Why should interim professionals be secured right now?
The best interim professionals plan their calendars well in advance. We are currently actively arranging interim assignments for autumn.
Interim vs. recruitment vs. executive search
| Feature | Interim solution | Recruitment | Executive search |
| Duration | Weeks–months | Long-term | Long-term |
| Start time | 1–3 weeks | 4–8 months | 4–8 months |
| Costs | Flexible daily rate, no start-up or termination costs | Salary with ancillary costs + recruitment costs | Salary with ancillary costs + headhunter fee |
| Risk level | Low | Medium | High if selection fails |
| Suitability | Urgent needs and strategic projects | Established roles | Rare, demanding roles |
Act now to gain momentum for autumn
Decisions regarding key personnel changes, strategic project launches, and business transformations scheduled for autumn are typically made in spring and summer. Interim professionals selected at the threshold of summer can begin work immediately in August and significantly help achieve autumn objectives.
Contact us today and ensure your organization is ready for autumn!
