Interim Executive provides transformational leadership during a critical transition period.
The Brief
During a critical transition period, a prestigious medical college required stable and assured leadership to maintain continuity. Renowned for its rigorous medical training programs and strong relationships with government agencies and healthcare providers, the institution sought an interim executive to navigate this delicate phase seamlessly.
The primary objectives of the interim role were to provide experienced leadership during the transition, oversee and support the implementation of key education projects and initiatives, and manage existing relationships while fostering engagement with government agencies and associated networks. Additionally, the ideal candidate needed expertise in transforming educational strategies through contemporary practices, the ability to cultivate key relationships swiftly, and, ideally, experience within a medical environment.
Increase in General Management Skills
According to the American Management Association, only 14% of businesses consider themselves “well prepared” to handle a sudden loss in senior management. Add to that the fact that it takes at least four months to fill an executive role, and an Interim Executive experienced in operations makes a lot of sense!
Increase in Customer Experience Skills
These days experience is everything. What truly makes for a good experience? Speed. Convenience. Consistency. Friendliness. And human touch. Our Interim Executives deliver a great experience while improving your customer experience!
Increase in People & Culture Skills
Organisations are constantly changing as they respond to internal and external pressures. Continual process improvement can enable team engagement and lead to growth. Interim Executives bring fresh eyes and effective industry best practice to the execution.
Increase in Data Analytics
Complex challenges require critical thinking and in the age of information-overwhelm it is imperative to have analytical minds at the table. These skills range across finance, data science, systems and more. An Interim Executive can be the right person to optimise your inputs to maximise your output.
The Process
Future Leadership’s Interim Executive Practice responded swiftly, leveraging its extensive network and rigorous selection process to identify a highly qualified interim candidate. By Day 1, the candidate’s profile was shared with the institution, and by Day 3, the proposal was accepted. The candidate was interviewed on Day 6 and commenced their role by Day 10.
The appointed candidate brought extensive experience in both the education and health sectors, making them an ideal fit for the role. Their expertise in navigating complex regulatory landscapes and implementing transformative educational strategies, combined with a proven track record of developing strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensured the institution’s external engagements remained productive and well-managed.
Emerging Capabilities
Communication and Influence
Articulates messages with clarity and impact to build understanding, inspire action, persuade others and enable information exchange. Considers the audience and draws on different styles to create impact.
Organisational Capability
Understands the organisation's future requirements and identifies opportunities to build potential across the organisation. Seeks opportunities to develop other people and takes appropriate action to address skill gaps in others.
Adaptability and Resilience
Demonstrates positivity, curiosity, and the ability to pivot when confronted with change, pressure, adversity and disruption. Responsive to strategic environmental, social and corporate challenges and opportunities.
Stakeholder Relations
Establishes rapport with stakeholders, builds and sustains trusted and collaborative relationships. Identifies and draws on relevant and diverse perspectives and integrates them to support productive interactions.
Critical Thinking
Gathers and examines different data points, testing for assumptions and gaps in logic; reframes problems and presents well-reasoned insights considering diverse perspectives. Analyses, interprets and objectively evaluates information, enabling judgements.
The Outcome
The interim executive’s appointment proved highly successful. Throughout their tenure, they provided the institution with renewed confidence and stability, ensuring both continuity and progress. Their seasoned leadership reassured staff and students alike while overseeing critical projects with precision and efficiency.
By tailoring its approach to the institution’s specific needs, Future Leadership’s Interim Executive Practice demonstrated its ability to deliver high-impact leadership solutions during transitional periods. The success of this placement reinforced Future Leadership’s reputation as a trusted partner in providing experienced, results-driven interim leadership.
