There is a particular kind of strain that creeps into a business before it becomes visible on the balance sheet. A few departures that should not have happened. A once-reliable customer who starts asking sharper questions. A leadership team that spends more time reacting than leading.
The challenge: Our client, a prominent state-owned services provider, had hit a difficult period. One large division had been underperforming for some time, creating financial strain and operational pressure. The leadership team needed support that would steady the business and turn performance around at pace. Our solution: Valtus drew on its network and experience in […]
With more than 30 years’ experience in the construction sector, Fabienne Viala has delivered major public and private projects across the UK and France. In building a career defined by high-stakes leadership roles in complex environments, her unique perspective on resilience, representation, and strategic leadership, offers invaluable insight for women advancing in senior positions across […]
I was chatting with an experienced Interim CFO recently, and I asked her about the most common issue she encounters when turning around businesses. To be fair, it wasn’t my most original question, and I expected something predictable: “Underperforming teams.” “Weak financial controls.” “Poor cash management.” Instead, she surprised me: “Steve, the one thing every […]
There are many growing trends on LinkedIn: humble bragging, middle class parents trying to find internships for their little darlings, political polemic – the list goes on. IMHO, most of it is a million miles from what LinkedIn is for, but hey, it’s a user-generated platform so people can do what they want with it. […]
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, […]
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 […]
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…
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 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.
As consumers become more aware of the environmental and social impacts of their purchasing decisions, they are intensifying pressure on businesses to consider the full lifecycle of their products and services, from the sourcing of raw materials to the disposal or recycling of waste, and to mitigate any damaging effects of doing business.
When choosing a business to buy from, customers are increasingly paying attention to the company’s support of social and environmental causes. For example, many consumers now seek out businesses that use recycled or sustainable materials, support fair trade practices, or give back to the community in some way.
Implementing technology is not just about keeping up with the competition. It’s about staying ahead of them.
To achieve this, CEOs must be willing to take risks and push for change within their organisations. Most CEOs recognise that to maintain a competitive edge, they must continually adapt and evolve. Some CEOs, however, are stuck in the mindset that IT is just a necessary cost and not a key driver of success.
How do you rescue a project when it flounders due to a lack of leadership? We recently worked with a FTSE 250 business services company who contacted us to help them deliver a systems change. They had searched for a CIO for 11 months but had found no one with the correct experience and prior […]
When a senior manager leaves the company, how do you identify the best way forward? When a large FTSE 250 manufacturing company lost a member of their Senior Leadership Team, they were struggling to identify the best course of action for the future of the company. Costs had increased by 30% due to the pandemic […]
Summary How do we define an extraordinary situation? How do we recognize an exceptional manager? Prepare for the Unexpected D-Day: The War Room D-Day: In the Field “A pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity, an optimist sees opportunity in every difficulty.”– Winston Churchill 1. How to define an extraordinary situation? An extraordinary situation is by […]