News and views from Valtus UK
Interim Management: Facing into the Challenge of UK Infrastructure
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...
Interim Management: A Price Worth Paying?
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...
Engineering a Career in Interim Management – with Kelly Jones
As part of my series of interviews with Interim Managers (IMs) in the Valtus UK network, I spoke to Kelly Jones about her hugely successful career in the world of interim management and how other women can follow in her footsteps. Inspired by...
Insights from 30 Years in Interim Management – with Magdaline Pistola
In the second of my series of interviews with some of the women Interim Managers (IMs) in the Valtus UK network, I was joined by Magdaline Pistola to discuss her career and the state of play for women in the sector. Magdaline has more...
Encouraging more women to take the leap into Interim Management – with Anna Chokina
Data from the recent IIM Interim Management Survey 2024 shows that 25% of Interim Managers are female; a number that shows steady progress from when the IIM began collecting data, while also highlighting opportunities for further growth. Over the...
Why engineering expertise builds brilliant interim managers
By Nathan Staples, Valtus UK intern The Valtus UK network is full of former engineers who have taken the step into interim management. As an intern with a passion for engineering, I’m keen to explore the skills and attributes that make for an...
Why rigorous due diligence is key to Interim Manager success
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.
Valtus Interview: What Boards Need to Know about Threat Intelligence With Craig Rice
Cyber attacks are a significant threat to UK business. At a time when cyber risks are becoming increasingly unpredictable, it’s all the more important for boards to keep pace with changing threats. This is something that Craig Rice, Chief Executive...
3 questions to ask yourself before becoming an interim manager
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...
Brexit: Bringing Unexpected Upsides to Interim Managers
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...