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Fact check of the most common misconceptions about interim management<\/span><\/h1>

Interim management<\/a> has become an integral part of today’s business world. And yet there are many questions – justified, but often unanswered. Is it economically worthwhile? How does an external party fit into our culture? Is it really only for corporations? We dispel common misconceptions and use concrete examples to show how interim managers can create real added value – quickly, effectively and in a targeted manner – especially in complex phases such as transformation<\/a>, turnaround<\/a>, growth or succession.<\/p>

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Misconception 1: “Interim managers are far too expensive.”<\/a><\/div><\/div> <\/div>\n\n<\/div>
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Misconception 2: “External parties don’t understand our business.”<\/a><\/div><\/div> <\/div>\n\n<\/div>
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Misconception 3: Interim management is only for large corporations.”<\/a><\/div><\/div> <\/div>\n\n<\/div>
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Misconception 4: “An interim manager disrupts the existing management and turns everything upside down.”<\/a><\/div><\/div> <\/div>\n\n<\/div>
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Misconception 5: “Interim solutions are only short-term and have no lasting effect.”<\/a><\/div><\/div> <\/div>\n\n<\/div>
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Misconception 6: “Interim managers talk a lot but do nothing.”<\/a><\/div><\/div> <\/div>\n\n<\/div>
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From prejudice to insight – the right approach to interim management<\/a><\/div><\/div> <\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Misconception 1:<\/h2><\/div>
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“Interim managers are far too expensive”<\/span><\/h2>

At first glance, the daily rates of an interim manager<\/a> seem high. However, the costs must be considered in the context of the actual benefit, which is usually considerable. The return on interim management (RoIM) is regularly between 100 and 400%. The contribution of interim managers is clearly measurable: rapid progress, focused implementation, no long-term commitment.<\/p> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Why interim managers pay off economically:<\/p>