Executive Staffing Results

Our staff is very accomplished and has built hundreds of very successful businesses. Their selection, positioning and roles within a client’s company are carefully reviewed and then subsequently monitored. The key to building off their success is to position them within interim executive assignments where their natural talents shine.

The combination of a unique team of individuals, business model and goals means each staffing assignment is very unique. This makes specific comparisons of results difficult. However the expected benefits by type of objective are known. Each executive staffing engagement should clearly identify quantitative and qualitative improvements targeted.

Listed below are some of the functional areas of a business that can be improved upon or further developed utilizing an interim executive. This list is general in nature. Many assignments can involve a more specific focus by industry, business model, product or personnel type. In some cases of highly customized scopes we may not be able to offer a candidate.

In which of these areas do you desire better results?

 

There are numerous functional roles where a part time interim executive can be utilized. The scope of the role is more critical than the specific title. The title may have some impact in representing your company, as in most cases will be acting as your employee. Specific measurable objectives related to the position are determined and the results to date are reviewed at monthly progress meetings. It is common for the specifics of an initial role designed to change with conditions.

Roles and staff positions interim executive staffing can fulfill.

    • LEADERSHIP - CEO - President, Managing Director.
    • FINANCE - CFO, VP of Finance, Controller.
    • MARKETING - CMO, VP of Marketing, Marketing Director.
    • SALES - CSO, VP of Sales, Sales Director, VP Business Development.
    • ENGINEERING/TECH - CTO, CIO, VP Engineering, IT Director.
    • TALENT MANAGEMENT – VP of HR, HR Director, Training Director.
    • OPERATIONS – COO, VP Manufacturing, Chief Strategy Officer.

     

We can guarantee that the staff members assigned have the proper relevant background and proven successes. We can guarantee that our quality assurance programs and engagement feedback processes are industry leading. We can guarantee that we will live up to our promise to replace the staff member at no additional cost to the client if needed.

We do depend on the client to provide the systems, support, staff or other resources. These conditions are detailed in writing at the beginning of a staffing services engagement. Our staff could be responsible for putting some of these items in place. This will be clearly addressed in such documentation.

Proper Controls and Governance

Are well defined executive decision making mechanisms in place?

Is an inclusive planning methodology related to strategic direction?

Is there clear and measurable accountability for senior management?

Proper Tools and Systems in Place

Are proper information technology systems in place?

Are management controls well defined and functional?

Have measures been determined for new executive function?

Well Defined Role and Succession Plan

Are role succession goals , responsibilities and success criteria clear?

Is there a phase out process with specific timelines and trigger points?

How has the executive’s role is representing the company been defined?

Executive and Organizational Support

Are ownership and management advocating for new executive staff?

Are commitments to other organization changes to support appointment?

Is training needed for key individuals on senior team to maintain pace?

Proper Capitalization, Including Staff Investments

What are the investments that need to be made in addition to staff?

Does company have necessary operating budget to not handcuff staff?

What is the plan to scale investment to a full time, permanent executive?

Progressive Onboarding

Is a comprehensive briefing and one on one time with staff scheduled?

Can level of transparency be high enough to avoid staff’s false assumptions?

Has company leadership planned for necessary time and level of involvement?

Measurement Methodology

Have key measures been identified to assess the assignment early?

Is there agreement on what will be reviewed and how often?

Are operating and financial reports timely and properly structured?

Can you benefit from an interim executive?