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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  

What is project creep and how can it be managed | Oakwood Resources

Project scope creep can result in longer than expected timeframes and varying budgets. As the interim, this may mean longer hours and more work, and possible resentment if it’s fel...  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  

Could a four day week truly work? | Oakwood Resources Ltd

Ultimately, the pandemic changed the way organisations look at work from every level. Leaders are now looking at the four-day week as a vehicle for a competitive advantage and mana...  more  

Could enabling employees to work from anywhere attract and retain new talent? | Oakwood Resources

The introduction of working remotely during the pandemic has enabled organisations to re-define their work setup and changed the way many of us view our work/home-life balance. Rem...  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