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How do you motivate a remote working interim manager? | Oakwood Resources

At Oakwood we find that almost all assignments include working from home as part of the package, whether it's fully remote or hybrid. But what kind of challenges do organisations f...  more  

What is scope creep and how can it be managed? | Oakwood Resources

Scope creep can result in longer than expected timeframes and varying budgets. As the interim, this may mean longer hours and more work, and possible resentment if it’s felt this i...  more  

How can an interim professional solve complex problems within a business? | Oakwood Resources

As we have seen, interim managers bring an incredible level of expertise to a broad range of business problems and are therefore able to facilitate and offer meaningful solutions. ...  more  

Leading with intention during times of transformation | Oakwood Resources

Ultimately, a successful leader must have the drive to relentlessly pursue positive change within the organisation that they lead. It is possibly the most important trait to embody...  more  

Maximise your interim manager’s potential | Oakwood Resources

The key to getting the most out of your interim manager actually starts well before they even start work on the project. Broken down into 7 stages, we’ve detailed the best ways for...  more  

How a people focused strategy can enable better start-up success | Oakwood Resources

Hiring talent with the knowledge that supporting, recognising and investing in people’s growth, is vital to running a successful business.  more  

Find out more about our unique approach | Oakwood Resources

Most businesses will have their preferred suppliers when it comes to sourcing staff, whether they are permanent or temporary. However, our services don’t need to replace your exist...  more  

Specialist interim professionals can guide your organisation through periods of transformation | Oakwood Resources

Business leaders are looking to engage the appropriate skills and expertise, particularly in change management and business recovery, to successfully navigate different challenges ...  more  

Tackling a skill shortage in your organisation

Whether there is a team that needs to be led, several teams or even a department, or a project’s management that needs to be overseen, any high-level skills gap within the company ...  more  

Achieve the best outcomes by combining interim and permanent staff

By combining the specific skill set of an interim manager with the long-term knowledge and insight of permanent staff, organisations can ensure productivity and achieve results.  more