What is the difference between Management consultant and Interim manager? Despite commonly used terminology, there is still a lack of understanding of what they actually mean. MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT ◻️ Skilled & very experienced professional ◻️ The advisory role, proposing strategies & operational changes ◻️ Often working outside of the company ◻️ Limited mandate to deliver strategies ◻️ An analytical personality focused on performance improvements ◻️ Bring bench-mark, missing knowledge relevant to client’s business ◻️ Best practice implementation across the organization INTERIM MANAGER ◻️ Highly senior role & usually executive profile
◻️ Achiever of measurable, targeted objectives ◻️ Specific knowledge in a certain area & relevant hands-on experience ◻️ Considerable practical management skills ◻️ Ownership and responsibility to deliver a mission ◻️ Personality with good adaptability and quick decision making ◻️ Crisis & change management skills are highly desirable
