As an interim manager, I'm an extreme manager. I have very limited time to initiate a successful turnaround in companies, while operating with limited insight and in a tense atmosphere. In these situations, I benefit from my experience as a rescue diver. Today I describe how to not lose focus...
Managing under pressure – Part 3: Decide quickly
As an interim manager, I'm an extreme manager. I have very limited time to initiate a successful turnaround in companies, while operating with limited insight and in a tense atmosphere. In these situations, I benefit from my experience as a rescue diver. Today, I describe how to make appropriate decisions...
Managing under pressure – Part 2: Communicate effectively
As an interim manager, I'm an extreme manager. I have very limited time to initiate a successful turnaround in companies, while operating with limited insight and in a tense atmosphere. In these situations, I benefit from my experience as a rescue diver. Today I describe how I communicate clearly and...
Managing under pressure – Part 1: Assess the situation
As an interim manager, I'm an extreme manager. I work within a restricted time frame, often with limited insight and a tense atmosphere in order to turn a company around for the better. I benefit from my experience as a rescue diver. Today I describe how I assess situations in...
Managing under Pressure – Intro: Four Lessons of a Rescue Diver
Interim managers are extreme managers. They have very limited time to initiate a successful turnaround in companies, while operating with limited insight and in a tense atmosphere. This is exactly what I have been practicing for almost 20 years - benefitting from my experience as a rescue diver. The connection...