The UK’s failing infrastructure is a hot topic in the media, a source of frustration for the population and a significant challenge for the UK government. The picture is extremely mixed. Read the press one day and its possible to get an extremely positive view. New runways, the green lighting of the Lower Thames Crossing, […]
Most people know little or nothing about Interim Management, and that’s OK. Many will go through life without having the benefit of meeting an Interim Manager, and that’s OK. Interim Managers are specialists who deliver exceptional outcomes in specifics set of circumstances, and if you don’t need them, then you don’t need them. Like surgeons, […]
Placing top tier Interim Managers and supporting them to excel makes a significant difference to a business. If we aren’t 100% sure about someone’s suitability for a position, we won’t put them forward.
By Steve Rutherford, Partner The majority of Interim Managers I work with on assignments have long track records in the delivery of projects. This is partly market driven – our clients prefer it – and partly out of my own personal preference. When entrusted with a client’s ‘problem to solve’, it is reassuring for me […]
It’s not too controversial to suggest that the economic benefits of leaving the EU have not yet been fully realised in the UK. The UK economy is struggling when compared to its former European partners, and real GDP has underperformed similar nations by 5% since 2016. However, one area of the UK economy is enjoying […]
Interim Management: Successful Interviewing for Business Leaders. Why some clients don’t want us at candidate interviews and why we should be there.
Why is it that performance related bonuses are not common in the interim management market? It certainly isn’t because interim managers don’t want their performance assessed. It also isn’t So, is it the clients? Our partner, Steve Rutherford, just doesn’t buy it. Read more…
One of the benefits of a 30 year career in Executive Talent is that I am ‘plumbed’ in to a wide community of professionals outside my specialist field of Interim Management. Principal amongst these are the Executive Search professionals I have worked with over the years, and the HR Directors and Heads of Talent who […]
One of the key benefits of working with the London Office of Valtus, the European market leader in Interim & Transition Management, is that we get the opportunity to help clients solve problems ‘cross-border’. This might be working with a UK-based client with interests overseas but, increasingly, it means working with European businesses who need […]
It has been interesting to watch two of the largest global Executive Search firms making their first serious moves into Interim Management, through the acquisition of well-respected market specialists in the US and Germany. True, the SHREK firms have ‘played with’ Interim Management before, but these acquisitions are much more serious (and expensive) statements of […]
In the world of interim management, there are individuals who have a knack for turning even the most complex undertakings into success stories. Building a bakery from the ground up is no mean feat. It requires meticulous planning, adept coordination, and the ability to navigate unforeseen challenges. Diane Calvert has over 17 years of experience […]
The French Chamber of Great Britain holds its annual Franco-British Business Awards again on 15th November 2023 and we’re proud to be sponsoring the award for SME of the Year. Valtus UK sponsored the New Business award in 2022 and we recently caught up with last year’s winner, Etienne Louvet of IONA Drones. IONA has […]
At Valtus UK, we firmly believe in collaborative partnerships, effective communication, and a respect for all perspectives. These values, plus hard work, and expertise, empower our clients’ organisations to thrive. These same values permeate through to our own team. We advocate a low ego, collaborative mindset where all suggestions are collectively considered. We celebrate each […]
The Remote Working Hype – some less explored aspects? The discussion around remote working has gained significant attention recently due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which forced many organisations to adopt remote work policies where possible. It is not a new concept, but the pandemic has accelerated its adoption and many people are discussing its potential […]
The IIM survey is conducted annually and ranks the top interim management firms in the UK. We have moved up ten places in the rankings from 30 to 20 this year. We’re proud of our ranking, because although we’re no. 1 in Europe, we’re relatively new to the UK interim management market. Valtus UK’s success […]
The world events of recent years have led to accelerated change in the business world. It is in this climate that Valtus Group launches Valtus AllianceTM, a worldwide network of leading executive interim management companies. The alliance works together with common standards of excellence, to deliver bespoke solutions internationally. It creates a global network of executive interim managers capable of providing fast, effective solutions to complex issues.
The future of work is a fascinating and challenging subject to consider. It is an evolving concept that involves changes in the way we work, the skills we need to succeed, and the technologies we use. It’s a subject that Chief Executives need to consider because these changes bear heavily on decisions for business practices, […]
A Chief Finance Officer working with a company that has private equity funding can face a unique set of challenges related to serving two masters. On the one hand, the CFO is accountable to the private equity company, which has invested in the business and has certain expectations for performance and returns. On the other […]