Removing the roadblocks to
delivering real improvement
Interim Management by Dennis Russell
The best and most comprehensive book on the subject of Interim Management is the book called Interim Management (The new career choice for senior managers) by Dennis Russell. Worth every penny and every moment spent reading it.
Professional Indemnity Insurance
Dallas Kirkland (Professions) are a supplier of Professional Indemnity Insurance (along with Employers' Liabilty Insurance and Public / Products Liability insurance). We recommend that you obtain a quotation from them - see link below. It is advisable to take out the insurance policy when you start your first assignment.
http://www.dallaskirkland.co.uk/pc.html
Interim Managers' Network
Interim Connect is a network of over 1,200 interim managers. For description of services see the Interim Connect web-site. This is a must for all interim managers.
http://www.interimconnect.co.uk/IC/interim.aspx
Professional Business Coach and Mentor
The Outstanding Professional is a one-to-one mentoring programme that supports consultants (and similar professionals) in adopting sustainable strategies for excellence. John made a very valuable input in to shaping the approach of Hartswood Management to interim management. See Success 121 web-site.
Web Hosting
Hartswood Management uses 1&1 Internet Ltd for hosting its web-site. 1&1 offers domain purchasing services and web site development and hosting support.
Management Methods, Tools and Techniques
The Value Based Management web-site provides a useful reference tool for a wide range of management tools and techniques.
http://www.valuebasedmanagement.net/
Paper Show
Are you frustrated by having to retype notes from flip charts at the end of workshops? Take a look at a product called Paper Show. With a special pad of paper, a light pen and a USB key, it is possible to produce notes which can be projected on to a screen and to save them later for reference or emailing. This can also be used on pre-prepared Powerpoint presentations.
Management knowledge
This portal offers quick and easy access to managment knowledge both on the web and in the form of written artcles.
http://www.themanager.org/index.html
Ethical learning and development resource
A web-site which provides access material on learning and development.