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German EV Battery Plants Stalled: Is Leadership Missing?

German EV Battery Plants Stalled: Is Leadership Missing?

German EV battery plants are stalling. Did demand cause it, or did leadership failures hold projects back? See ...
Michelin Plant Closures: Strategy or Leadership Failure?

Michelin Plant Closures: Strategy or Leadership Failure?

Michelin is closing plants across Europe. But is this true strategy or the result of missed leadership moments? ...
Restructuring German SMEs: What StaRUG Can’t Fix

Restructuring German SMEs: What StaRUG Can’t Fix

StaRUG buys legal breathing room – but who’s actually running the business? Here’s what German SMEs must fix ...
Mittelstand Succession Crisis: Who’s Still in Charge?

Mittelstand Succession Crisis: Who’s Still in Charge?

In the Mittelstand Succession Crisis, here’s who takes charge – and how to keep operations stable through transition ...
Bosch Factory Closure 2026: Impact Beyond Jobs

Bosch Factory Closure 2026: Impact Beyond Jobs

Bosch will close two German plants by 2026. What owners should do and how interim leaders keep production, ...
Executive Search Firm

Executive Search Firm vs Interim Provider: Speed vs. Delay

Stuck choosing an executive search firm or interim provider? Discover the smarter way to lead fast without waiting ...
CIO vs CTO vs CDO

CIO vs CTO vs CDO: Choosing the Right Interim Leader

CIO vs CTO vs CDO – understand the key differences, and choose the right interim leader to solve ...
Change Management in AI

Change Management in the AI Era: Interim Leaders’ Edge

Discover how change management in the AI era requires new leadership, real adoption metrics, & execution-first strategies to ...
Interim Management in Healthcare

Interim Management in Healthcare: Solving Leadership Gaps

Interim Management in Healthcare to stabilise operations, protect compliance, and lead with clarity—while your permanent hire is still ...
Smart Ways to Lower Manufacturing Costs in 2025

Smart Ways to Lower Manufacturing Costs in 2025

Lowering manufacturing costs means more than cuts – this guide shows smart, sustainable ways to boost efficiency and ...
8 Essential Crisis Management Tools for Industrial Firms

8 Essential Crisis Management Tools for Industrial Firms

These crisis management tools help industrial firms stabilize fast–improving visibility, decision-making, and team control when pressure hits ...
5 Key Mistakes to Avoid in a Business Turnaround

5 Key Mistakes to Avoid in a Business Turnaround

Business turnaround stalled? These 5 mistakes kill momentum–avoid them to regain control, fix KPIs, and drive real operational ...
Step-by-Step Manufacturing Turnaround Plan for 2025

Step-by-Step Manufacturing Turnaround Plan for 2025

A practical 2025 turnaround plan—step-by-step tactics to fix KPIs, realign teams, and restore control inside your manufacturing operations ...
How to Increase EBITDA in Manufacturing | 2025 Guide

How to Increase EBITDA in Manufacturing | 2025 Guide

Boosting EBITDA in manufacturing isn’t just about cutting costs. This 2025 guide shows where to look, what to ...
Manufacturing KPIs Falling? It’s Time for a Turnaround

Manufacturing KPIs Falling? It’s Time for a Turnaround

Falling manufacturing KPIs signal deeper problems. Here’s when it’s time to act and how a turnaround can restore ...
Why Crisis Turnarounds Need Veteran Interim Managers

Why Crisis Turnarounds Need Veteran Interim Managers

In crisis turnarounds, experience isn’t optional. Veteran interim leaders bring the speed, clarity, & command needed to regain ...
Why Staff Resistance Slows Operational Turnaround

Why Staff Resistance Slows Operational Turnaround

Even the best operational turnaround fails when staff push back. Here’s how resistance builds and how real leaders ...
Turnaround Strategy: Why Lenders Trust Interim Leaders

Turnaround Strategy: Why Lenders Trust Interim Leaders

A strong turnaround strategy means more than a plan–it needs trust. Here’s why lenders back interim leaders when ...
Why Permanent Staff Fail at Manufacturing Turnarounds

Why Permanent Staff Fail at Manufacturing Turnarounds

Permanent staff often stall in high-pressure turnarounds. Learn why and what it takes to lead real manufacturing recovery ...
Solving Workforce Burnout in Operational Turnarounds

Solving Workforce Burnout in Operational Turnarounds

Workforce burnout slows even the best turnarounds. Here’s how to spot it early, fix the root causes, and ...
Manufacturing Turnaround Case Study: Inside the Rescue

Manufacturing Turnaround Case Study: Inside the Rescue

A real-world manufacturing turnaround–how CE Interim restored control, cut losses, and delivered plant-level results under pressure ...
Interim COOs: Driving Operational Excellence in Manufacturing

Interim COOs: Driving Operational Excellence in Manufacturing

Interim COOs help manufacturers achieve operational excellence fast. Learn how they improve KPIs, optimize plants, & deliver lasting ...
Acting Manager vs Interim Manager: What’s the Difference?

Acting Manager vs Interim Manager: What’s the Difference?

Understand the difference between acting manager and interim manager, with real scenarios and expert guidance for your leadership ...
Interim CFO Case Studies: Leading Financial Turnarounds

Interim CFO Case Studies: Leading Financial Turnarounds

Real-world interim CFO case studies from manufacturing, PE, & family firms. See how financial turnaround leaders deliver rescue ...
Lean Turnaround: Driving Sustainable Business Growth

Lean Turnaround: Driving Sustainable Business Growth

Transform struggling operations into long-term growth with a lean turnaround. Discover strategy, execution, & real results behind lean ...
Readiness 2030: What It Means for Europe’s Auto Industry

Readiness 2030: What It Means for Europe’s Auto Industry

See how Readiness 2030 will reshape Europe’s auto industry through defense innovation, electrification, and strategic alignment ...
ReArm Europe: How the EU Is Funding Defense Readiness

ReArm Europe: How the EU Is Funding Defense Readiness

ReArm Europe is the EU’s bold push to fund defense readiness, joint procurement, and strategic autonomy across member ...
Tapping EU Defense Spend: A Guide for Auto Suppliers

Tapping EU Defense Spend: A Guide for Auto Suppliers

How automotive suppliers can access EU defense spending: funding programs, procurement steps, and expert strategies for success ...
Eastern Europe: The New Defense Hub for Auto Factories

Eastern Europe: The New Defense Hub for Auto Factories

Learn why Eastern Europe is emerging as the defense hub for auto factories, highlighting key strategic locations, benefits ...
Relocating Auto Plants for Defense Contracts in Europe

Relocating Auto Plants for Defense Contracts in Europe

Gain strategic insights on relocating auto plants to win European defense contracts. Explore key locations, challenges, and practical ...
Europe’s Auto Crisis: Pivoting Fast to Defense Work

Europe’s Auto Crisis: Pivoting Fast to Defense Work

Explore Europe’s auto crisis & strategic pivot into defense manufacturing-opportunities, real examples & expert guidance for decisive action ...
CV vs LinkedIn Profile: Which Do Recruiters Prefer?

CV vs LinkedIn Profile: Which Do Recruiters Prefer?

Not sure if your CV or LinkedIn profile matters more? Discover what recruiters look at first—and how to ...
Your CV Might Be Great - But Is Your USP Clear?

Your CV Might Be Great – But Is Your USP Clear?

Craft USPs that get your CV noticed. Learn how interim managers can stand out and land top projects ...
Starting as an Interim Manager: 7 Mistakes to Avoid

Starting as an Interim Manager: 7 Mistakes to Avoid

Start your interim manager journey the right way. Avoid common mistakes and win long-term success in a competitive ...
How to Apply for a Job as an Interim Manager

How to Apply for a Job as an Interim Manager

Apply for a job the right way. Learn 8 proven steps to stand out, get noticed fast, and ...
8 Tips for a Smooth Project Handover and Closure

8 Tips for a Smooth Project Handover and Closure

Wrap up your project with impact. Use this 8-step checklist to ensure a smooth, professional handover and leave ...
4 Things Hiring Managers Want to Hear in Interviews

4 Things Hiring Managers Want to Hear in Interviews

What do hiring managers really listen for in interviews? These 4 insights can put you ahead of other ...
Top Interview Tips for Interim Executive Professionals

Top Interview Tips for Interim Executive Professionals

Nail your next executive interview with tips that highlight your impact, mindset, and readiness to lead—fast ...
How to Write a LinkedIn Headline That Attracts Clients

How to Write a LinkedIn Headline That Attracts Clients

Your LinkedIn headline can make or break your visibility. Discover proven headline strategies for freelance executives and interim ...

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