The question often asked by most of our clients is
"What is the difference between an Interim Manager and a Management Consultant "
If you look at the table below, it shows more of an understanding of the main differences.
| Attributes | Interim Manager | Management Consultant |
| Key Strengths | - Hands on with full responsibility, recommends and implements based on practical experience
- Personally delivers tried and tested solutions
- Has control over the budget
- Leads from the front
- Report directly to the Company
- Provides training and coaching of existing staff
- In place within a few days
| - Provides valuable analysis and advice based on an in-depth subject understanding
- Aware of the very latest techniques
- Standardised approach
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| Potential Weaknesses | - Success very dependent on individual's ability and experience - They may not have the breadth and depth of knowledge available to a large technical consultancy.
| - Implementation is primarily the client's responsibility
- Response and quality of service may be dictated by who is not currently engaged
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