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The Evolution of Interim Finance Directors in the Digital Age | Oakwood Resources

In today's rapidly changing business landscape, financial leadership has taken on a new dimension with the emergence of the digital age.   more  

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  

The challenges and opportunities of being an Interim Manager | Oakwood Resources

What are the benefits of becoming an interim manager? In this article, we weigh up the pros and cons of being an interim manager with Oakwood Resources.  more  

The importance of strategic planning | Oakwood Resources

Strategic planning will need to work hard to better anticipate potential unknowns in the market as the economy could be facing further instability further down the line. The Corona...  more  

How can an interim manager support a merger or acquisition? | Oakwood Resources

Mergers and acquisitions require a lot of energy – and resources -- to be spent on legal, human resources, business, logistical and financial considerations, not to mention change ...  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  

Get the most out of your LinkedIn profile as an interim manager | Oakwood Resources

Although there are many different ways to source interim management assignments, building a strong LinkedIn profile will save you time and effort, enabling prospective opportunitie...  more  

Five techniques for effective stakeholder management | Oakwood Resources

During an assignment, an interim manager may find themselves with several different stakeholders with carrying levels of interest in their activities and responsibilities. As someo...  more  

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