Paul Wilson

Beware of Wolves in Sheep's clothing

My views on which segments of the interim sector are doing well are well known. It is highly likely that if you have anything to do with change management, turnaround and business recovery you are probably gainfully employed at present. However th... Read >

UK Manufacturers use Interim Managers to Beat the Monkey

UK manufacturers are turning to interim management providers like Aster Interim to help them free up cash and improve liquidity during the current recession. Many manufacturing companies are reducing their headcount to cut costs, but a number of o... Read >

Is Lean a dichotomy?

When I mention the word ‘lean' in a business context some people tell me it stands for making people redundant and making do with the absolute minimum amount of people. In reality this cannot be further from the truth. Think about it, if the objectiv... Read >

What is the best way to approach a new interim assignment?

Everyone has their own approach to a new role but here are a few tips how to ensure you get off to a flying start. 10 Useful Tips and Suggestions Ensure you receive clear, concise, tangible objectives Ensure you fully understand the scope of the ro... Read >

Markets showing signs of Recovery

As summer approaches I am seeing genuine optimism amongst our interim managers and clients alike that certain market sectors are starting on the long road to recovery. As summer approaches I am seeing genuine optimism amongst our interim managers and c... Read >

Green Shoots to Recovery

When is a green shoot a green shoot? When it has an interim assignment at the end of it? Not a day goes by without someone telling me the economic recession is affecting their organisation in some way. However, perhaps more surprisingly I have had view... Read >

Do you need an Interim Manager or a Contractor

There are still a large number Human Resources Managers who believe they want an interim manager when what they really want is a temporary member of staff. At Aster we get regular enquiries from organisations suggesting they need professional interim m... Read >

How to select an interim management provider?

There are many interim management providers throughout the UK, Europe and the USA. Indeed the choice now appears to be so large it must be difficult for client organisations to decide where to start with the search for an interim manager. I have listed... Read >

How to Market Yourself

Ever thought about why some interim managers are more successful than others in gaining assignments? Perhaps they know something you don't. If you want to know some of the secrets then follow our step by step mini-guide detailing how to successfully marke... Read >

Private sector lagging slightly behind

Experience would indicate that the private sector is slightly lagging behind the public sector in the use of interim managers. Lets take a look at the reasons why. Interim management providers get many enquiries for interim managers from public sector ... Read >

As Autumn turns to Winter, What will next year bring?

Let's look ahead to what 2009 will bring the Interim Management sector. At this time of year the mornings are darkening, the trees shedding their leaves and my thoughts turn to the end of another extremely busy year. But can we look forward to the same... Read >

Are some disciplines saturated with Interim Managers?

Some believe that the supply of certain types of interim managers outstrips demand in some disciplines. Each week the credit crunch and poor economic trading conditions continue, it is likely that interim management providers will get applications from m... Read >

UK Manufacturing sector turning to specialist Change Managers

We are seeing growing evidence that the UK manufacturing sector is using interim change managers to improve its performance. Change Management is a specialist skill and often requires implementation by experienced, innovative managers who understand the i... Read >

“Six Sigma – Where Do I Start?”

A very common question that companies ask themselves, when they are starting or looking to start on the journey of Six Sigma improvement is - "How and where do I start?" Hopefully, before this question gets asked, normally by a Senior Manager or Execut... Read >

Are employers changing recruitment policies?

There have been a number of articles written in the past few weeks identifying the possible changing recruitment habits of some employers. The uncertainty in the stock markets, fuel price movement and the relatively weak pound against other currencies wou... Read >