5 tips to get more out of your interim worker

When you bring in an interim worker, there will be work that needs to be done anyway. But you can get so much more out of your temp.

We have 5 tips for you to help the hired interim worker add as much value as possible.

1. Make your team wiser with a workshop
   We don’t need to tell you that it’s important to constantly keep abreast of new developments. And that this is not easy with the speed of new developments in areas such as technology, digital and sustainability. The choice of the right interim manager determines what extra knowledge you bring in. Make sure that the interim manager not only adds this knowledge temporarily, but also passes it on to your permanent team. For example, by having the interim manager conduct a workshop for your entire team.
2. Training and coaching juniors
   As a manager, it is often difficult to find enough time to properly mentor the employees on your team and take them to the next level. Interim professionals are happy to transfer their knowledge and skills to your team. They can guide and coach them in their daily work. This does not have to cost them much time because they are active within the team anyway, while the value of strengthening the team is great. And often you see that it is very pleasant for employees to learn from an external professional.
3. Fresh perspective for challenges
   Interimmers bring a fresh perspective to the table. They have experience in different organizations and can offer new perspectives. Use their “outsider” status to solve entrenched problems and discover new approaches.For example, by sparring with them about important choices.Discuss strategies, ideas and challenges with them. They can be a sounding board and offer valuable insights.
4. Provides room for innovation
   If possible, leave the interim manager out of time-consuming consultations as much as possible. So that he or she can be optimally productive where he or she adds the most value. For example, give your interim manager room to be innovative if you could use some extra power in that area. For example, let him or her lead projects that you normally wouldn’t have time for. This can open doors for growth and development that would otherwise go unused.
5. Ask for an exit report
   Ask for an exit report from the interimmer at the end of the interim assignment. In it, the interim manager can give recommendations for the period after departure. So that there is more certainty about the realization of the intended result and improvement potential. You can also ask the interim manager for broader recommendations than just their own project. The exit report can contain valuable feedback on your team, processes and possible improvements.

In short, hiring an interim is an opportunity for growth, improvement and innovation. Make the interim assignment a success story by thinking strategically and leveraging the full potential of your interim professional. Together, you can achieve great results.

Do you want an interim professional who comes to bring extra value? WerfSelect has a large network of top professionals available. We are happy to make the PastPrecies match for you! Be sure to contact us at info@werfselect.nl or on 033 422 40 22.