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To be your own boss, and yet live like a nomad. To face existential fear, and yet be able to be picky at times. To have to prove yourself regularly, and yet work for attractive daily rates. 

A top manager of the company drops out overnight. How to react? Important ongoing projects need to be concluded soon, and there is no one in the company who has the necessary know-how or the needed resources. In such cases, interim managers offer the assistance to bridge the gap. Those, however, who think that an emergency is the only situation when to take on specialists on a temporary basis are quite mistaken. Although many interim managers have specialized in tackling restructuring projects and emergency situations, their assistance in reaching project goals that add value or increase productivity should not be underestimated.

Of course, an interim manager is a special kind of person. You have to enjoy continually hopping from project to project, always having to face new challenges, and needing to prove yourself regularly. As an interim manager, you need to exhibit an entrepreneurial mindset, you need to be decisive, prepared to take risks and you should always be on the lookout for new challenges.

Source: INTERIM MANAGEMENT MAGAZIN / 01-2017/ "Von der Festanstellung zum HR-Interim-Manager" von Björn Knothe)

Retiring at the age of 63 is currently inconceivable for many. Today, Michal Lanik has turned 68. However, he is still working as a restructuring specialist and interim manager every day. The well-experienced manager and CRO cooperates with division one, a recruitment provider from Stuttgart, Germany. At the moment, Mr. Lanik is involved in a restructuring project at a mechanical engineering company. “I usually know many of the situations that may arise in a company,” Lanik says. “Most of the time, I know after the first meeting which direction to steer in. In such cases, expertise is important, but usually falls short.” Rob Spaans, 67 years old, is another interim manager who does not yet waste any thought on retiring. Read more (available only in German).

Interim Management is booming. This was shown at the largest industry event, the International Interim Management Meeting 2014 in Dusseldorf. The event under the theme "Equip yourself for change!" celebrated a new participants' record. Prior to the event, the members of the parent company Deutsches Interim Management Association elected a new board. Dr. Marei Strack was confirmed as chairman.