Interim Management

Interim specialists and managers for vacancies, projects and critical phases.
We are DeFORIS Unternehmensberatung
We place specialists and executive positions on a temporary basis – from covering vacancies to project management. When selecting our interim managers, we place great value on experience, expertise, strategic thinking and the ability to assume responsibility quickly.
Not theorists, but practitioners who roll up their sleeves and deliver results – for as long as you need us.

Our Interim Management.
What we specifically do for you.

Our interim management covers all situations where you need specialists and managers at short notice – bridging vacancies, managing projects, supporting restructurings or taking on special tasks. We start immediately, work in a results-oriented manner and hand over structures that continue to function after our assignment.
Business succession
“The successor was sitting in the company the whole time.” We highlight opportunities that were previously invisible. From preparation to handover. The solution: A succession that is fair for all parties.
restructuring
Analyse structures. Clean up processes. Make key figures transparent. The downside of waiting: the crisis arrives faster than the solution. The upside of taking action: stability returns. Before it is too late.
Strategic realignment
Markets are changing. Your strategy needs to keep pace. The problem: many react too late. Because: clarity takes time. We define goals. Sharpen positioning. Develop strategies that work operationally.

Our interim management services in four clear steps

Understanding needs
Together, we will clarify the tasks, objectives, requirements and timeframe of the interim assignment.
Select suitable candidates
Based on your requirements, we identify and vet suitable interim managers from our network and present the best profiles to you.
Selection and commissioning
You conduct interviews with the candidates, choose your favourite and we will assist with the contract and assignment preparation.
Operational support
We remain your point of contact throughout the entire project and will assist if required to ensure a successful deployment.

Concrete results for
Your company

Interim management does not just mean bridging vacancies, but often also provides impetus for change. Our clients benefit not only from rapid capability to act in critical phases, but also from fresh perspectives – from operational chaos to structured processes, from project backlog to successful completions, from vacancy to stable leadership.
Gap bridged
Specialist and management positions filled temporarily until the right successor is found – no gaps, no delays, no operational uncertainty.
Managed projects
Special tasks and major projects successfully completed – with expertise, experience and the ability to coordinate complex projects.
Structures established
Newly established and optimised processes can be continued after an interim mandate. The know-how brought in helps to develop businesses further.
Individual and different.
Frequently asked questions and answers
An interim management assignment sometimes raises many questions. From selecting the manager to working together. Here you will find answers to the most important topics regarding assignment duration, costs and handover.
When a specialist or management position is vacant and needs to be filled quickly, when large-scale projects have to be managed, or when you need additional expertise during a restructuring. Also in times of temporary peak workloads or when fresh perspectives from the outside can help.
With immediate effect. We assess the requirements, select the suitable manager and start within a few days. Interim managers are used to getting up to speed quickly in new situations and taking on responsibility from day one.
You define that. From a few weeks for project assignments to long-term assignments for vacancies or restructurings. The assignment ends when the task is completed, a successor has been found or the structures are running stably.
The interim manager is ending their mandate and handing over their results and current status through structured processes. There is no obligation to retain them. The goal was to support you temporarily.

Our satisfied customers
and customers

Companies choose DeFORIS because they are looking for clarity and reliability.
Let's start a conversation and find out together how we can support you in your individual situation. See things more clearly with a fresh perspective from the outside!
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DeFORIS Unternehmensberatung advises small and medium-sized enterprises throughout Germany in the areas of business succession, corporate health check, restructuring, real estate and interim management, with offices in Cologne and Wittlich.
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