Mastering Interim Management Driving high-impact change in the short term
Vlerick Business School
General Management
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Being an interim manager comes with its own unique challenges and opportunities. You often work in organisations going through change – and you need to make an impact and add value quickly. You also have to be resilient and self-sufficient.
On this five-day programme you live and learn the approaches you need to align strategy, people and finance, so that you can make your mark and bring teams along with you. You also network and share experiences with other interim managers.
Programme Content
Over an intense five days, you dive into four modules that have been designed to strengthen your approach and give you the skills to succeed in interim management.
You discover models and develop skills that help you understand each new business context quickly – and get traction as you implement strategy. You also meet and network with other professionals who share their experiences and insights of being interim managers.
Module 1: Implementing a winning business strategy
Learn to formulate a winning business strategy
Know that strategy is the foundation for all activity
Discover the importance of change management in successful strategy execution
Module 2: Corporate performance management
Gain a deeper understanding of the management control process
Learn to translate strategy into action
Know how to define key performance indicators that capture the strategic drivers of value
Explore strategy mapping and the importance of the balanced scorecard in creating a strategy-focused organisation
Module 3: Change management
Explore the challenges of leading change
Discover models for successful change management
Learn to foster an adaptive culture – and the power of unlearning
Learn how to be a role model for change
Module 4: People management
Understand what makes teams go the extra mile
Discover how to build trust as an interim manager
Understand how to deal with shifts in career expectations
Programme Audience
Experienced interim managers – who have already completed at least one interim management assignment
Professionals with at least 10 years’ experience
Interim managers who want to build on their existing knowledge and incorporate latest practice and thinking into their approach
Interim managers who want to expand their professional network
Programme Benefits
Develop a comprehensive interim management skill set
Bring the latest thinking and techniques to your approach
Become more confident and effective at rolling out change
Take advantage of a unique opportunity to network and collaborate with other interim managers
Testimonials
"Mastering Interim Management gave me fresh perspectives on organisational structures and behaviour, helping me grow as an HR consultant. The insights were immediately applicable, boosting my confidence and enhancing my impact. It was a transformative experience that will benefit both my future clients and myself."
Valentine Panckoucke
Interim HR Manager at Center Parcs
"Very useful refresher, offering updated information and additional insights into a number of important aspects important in interim management. Excellent networking!"
Hugo Ketels
Managing Partner at Equity Care Partners
"Every interim manager has to stay up to date with all aspects and topics of the business world. The Mastering Interim Management Programme makes it possible to refresh, update and expand your personal knowledge. The possibility of setting up a network with other interim managers and having discussions, makes this programme very valuable."
Stefan Van Wanzeele
Manager/owner at Ad Interim Management
"Thanks to this programme I am more convinced than ever about my choice of being an interim manager. You learn a lot about yourself, meet interesting colleagues and learn a lot of tips and tricks that can be applied in real-time projects. Highly recommended."