Looking back over some of my most popular blogs, I think this is worth a read
This is the second blog in which I turn for an expert opinion to Andrew Turner, a seasoned Interim Chief Executive, specializing in change management, business strategy and performance improvement.
Previously, I asked Andrew to set out the three types of interim assignment and he responded:
* Resource-Driven
* Project-Driven
* Change/Solution – Driven
This time, I asked Andrew, based upon his experience to differentiate between an Interim Manager and a Management Consultant. According to Andrew, he views the difference between interims and consultants as follows:
An interim advises, implements, and transfers knowledge.
A consultant mainly advises (and occasionally implements), but retains proprietary knowledge and techniques.
In Andrew’s judgement, the difference between an interim and a contractor boils down to independence, authority, responsibility and scope.
Andrew maintains that the true interim has the ability to act and adapt according to changing circumstances. The interim usually…
View original post 151 more words