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Effective leadership is key as an interim manager | Oakwood Resources

As an interim you would be expected to quickly engage and connect with the people around you as you lead them in pursuit of positive change within the organisation. The balance of ...  more  

The interim market is thriving - could it be time to take the plunge? | Oakwood Resources

Our consultants have seen a rapid increase in activity within the interim market within the past six months. If you have been considering making changes to the way you work, now is...  more  

All companies need to assess their nature-related impact

Companies and financial institutions shouldn’t wait — for better definitions, more data, comprehensive metrics, or agreement on a global goal for nature — before investing in vital...  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  

The risk and reward of space becoming more accessible

The rapid development of technology and the boost in investment suggest that the rate of development will continue at a rapid rate, but what risks and rewards can we expect to see ...  more  

Sustainability is driving urban mobility

As the race to net zero gains momentum, cities are making changes to their transportation networks in a bid to make them greener and healthier for us and for the environment.  more  

A better way to brainstorm

This brainstorming structure will take more time and effort than your standard brainstorming session but it has the potential to reveal truly original ideas that may not have come ...  more  

The reliance on media for company growth

Because every business depends on audience attention for growth, huge consumer brands are building their own marketing and media operations. Whilst attention is becoming more diffi...  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  

Crisis management: Prepare, adapt and recover

Interim managers are also highly experienced in managing transformation and change, including overseeing periods that can prove challenging for businesses and their staff, such as ...  more