Advantages of Using Interim Management to Navigate Talent Shortages

01/07/2025 34 min Temporada 2 Episodio 15
Advantages of Using Interim Management to Navigate Talent Shortages

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Episode Title: Interim Management: Solving Talent Gaps with Speed, Flexibility, and ImpactEpisode Description:In this episode of Growing EBITDA, Mike and I unpack the growing demand for interim leadership in middle-market businesses and private equity-backed companies. From abrupt executive departures to high-stakes operational gaps, interim solutions are often essential to maintaining momentum—and sometimes even survival.We clarify the difference between interim and fractional roles, explore use cases across finance, operations, and IT, and share practical advice for deploying interim talent effectively.Highlights:Defining interim vs. fractional leadership: key differences in use and structureWhen to leverage interim management—reactive vs. proactive scenariosCommon interim roles: CFOs, COOs, plant managers, and site controllersThe strategic value of interim leaders during transactions and carve-outsFinancial, operational, and cultural risks of mishandling talent gapsHow to find the right interim fit—and the cost of getting it wrongLessons on empowerment, onboarding, and managing expectationsReal-world anecdotes from private equity and industry leadershipWhether you’re a PE investor, operator, or executive planning for succession, this episode offers timely guidance on how to bridge leadership gaps with speed and confidence.