How Interim Leaders Drive Results with Speed, Precision, and Lasting Impact
In this high-stakes, high-speed world, essentially every leader has a transformation mandate. It might be to leverage technology advancements and AI, to drive M&A integration and new market entry, or to build competitive advantage through cost control and mission focus.
Regardless of the goal, leaders must ask themselves a critical question: Do we have the expertise, organizational discipline, and capacity in house to execute this transformation—effectively, efficiently, and at the speed the moment demands? After all, change is hard. And leading change is even harder, especially in organizations that reward the status quo.
When it comes to true, “break the glass”-style transformations—those that represent a seismic shift in how the company operates its core business—organizations have traditionally had two paths from which to choose: Rely on existing internal resources or bring in a large external consulting firm to drive the change the business needs.
Today, there’s a more innovative, more agile option. Interim executives and project-based talent deliver precision, speed, and expertise—exactly when and where it’s needed most—to do the work, transfer know-how, and build lasting organizational capability. In this guide, you'll discover what makes a great interim Chief Transformation Officer, the benefits of leveraging these skilled leaders, and best practices for achieving transformation success.
