Establish a clear assignment brief with specific project deliverables. If you are
uncertain how to approach this first step we can provide you with guidance on producing
a valid brief.
Ensure that you have a sponsor for the project at a senior level within your organisation.
Interim management projects that do not have a senior sponsor within the organisation
are more likely to fail in the delivery of key objectives.
Have an assignment briefing with the interim service provider prior to their engagement
and ensure that you list the key objective and the scope of any assignment.
Have a frank discussion with the provider about day rates and a realistic budget
plus time a defined scale for the project.
Request terms and conditions and ensure that any contract contains detailed schedule
of objectives and pricing.
Task your service provider to provide you with a shortlist (two to three candidates)
of suitably over qualified and experienced interim managers.
A good service provider will keep in regular contact throughout an assignment and
should be willing to resolve any issues that may arise during a project.