General: Consultant - Doug Baird

Swine flu - big threat or small sneeze?

Tuesday, July 14th, 2009

I am interested to hear how our clients and interims view swine flu? Is there a genuine threat that will significantly affect business and far worse lead to loss of life or will it be a couple of small sneezes and one day in bed. Like many I have had “man flu” an equally nasty [...]

The recession is over

Thursday, June 11th, 2009

Well it is in our office anyway. We are going to ban the use of the word and ensure that it is not viewed as an excuse but as an opportunity. I hope my title caught your attention and for a mere split second you were hopeful that it was over and that I might [...]

Greater Supply of Interim Managers?

Tuesday, March 24th, 2009

It is an interesting time for those of us in the interim market place. I hear some of the providers are doing very well in this climate and others who are struggling to pick up new assignments. Due to the efforts of the team at Interim Partners I am pleased to report that we are [...]

Changing Face of Interims

Wednesday, February 18th, 2009

I hope that demand for interims will remain strong in 09 although I believe that this can happen as long as the interim provider community can offer a broad range of skill sets and their interim managers can demonstrate the appropriate experience and track record to meet the challenges of the changing business environment.
In a [...]

The Automotive Industry - Reversing into decline or driving forwards to make changes for the future?

Wednesday, January 28th, 2009

As we are all aware from extensive media coverage the Automotive industry is the latest casualty of the recession following in the footsteps of Construction and Financial Services. No company or country has been immune from the collapse and the woe’s of America’s ‘Big 3’ were only the start. We are now seeing the likes [...]

Will the appointment of Barack Obama as president be good news for the beleaguered US economy?

Wednesday, November 5th, 2008

Has the recent financial crisis had an impact on demand for interim managers in the UK?