Interim Manager

Course Overview

Are you an aspiring Interim Manager?

Aster Training can provide you with the answer to this and many other questions relating to Interim Management. Aster provide one of the few specialist training courses aimed at aspiring interim managers from all backgrounds, occupations and disciplines.

Our one day course endeavours to aid in simplifying that transition by explaining the pros and cons of interim management in layman's terms and by providing some sound practical advise on how to succeed as an interim manager.

Aster Training is a division of Aster Interim Solutions Ltd and as such has a unique insight into what it takes to be successful in this competitive sector. Aster Interim Solutions Ltd provides interim management services to its clients throughout the UK through its extensive portfolio of Interim Managers.

What you will learn At the conclusion of the course each delegate will be able to appreciate:-

• Whether Interim Management is the right career option for them
  
• How to get started in Interim Management
  
• How to set up a limited company
  
• The different methods of promotion
  
• How to get that elusive ‘first’ assignment
  
• Financial, legal and Insurance requirements
  
• The importance of client relationships

Course Content The Interim Manager Training Course covers the following topics:-
Introduction

• What is Interim Management?
  
• Why companies use Interim Managers
  
• Client Expectations
  
• Differences between an Interim Manager and a Consultant

Legal and Financial

• How to set up a Limited Company
  
• What insurance do I need?
  
• Service Contracts - IR35 legislation and other legal considerations
  
• Payroll - The Options
  
• Year End Accounting

Please note we use a chartered accountant to cover this part of the course.

Self Marketing & Promotion

• CV - preparation and format
  
• The role of Intermediaries
  
• Trade Associations and Networking opportunities
  
• Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
  
• Fee Structures - How to work them out?
  
• Web-sites and E-mail
  
• Successful sales letters and mail shots
  
• The Interview Process

The Assignment

• Codes of Practise and Conduct
  
• Duration
  
• Invoicing and Payment
  
• Dealing with company politics and obstructive staff

Summary & Review

• Questions & Answer Session
  
• AOB

Courses are limited to a maximum of twenty delegates.

Prices are correct at the time of publishing, but may be varied in line with market conditions from time to time.