Working Behind the Scene

You may be one of the millions of people who visit a theme park at some location around the world each year. I enjoy them for the sense of escape from reality, the entertainment, and the enjoyment of watching so many others having a good time. But a few steps from the attractions and rides, still within range of the lively music and the visible light shows, you are exposed to another part of the park...the operations portion. Not glamorous or glitzy, it is where the real work gets done.

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There you will find the the electrical transformers and panels that control the rides and lighting; the hydraulic and pneumatic pumps and hoses; the water pumps and pipes that are essential in creating the water rides, waterfalls, and rain forests. There are offices where employment interviews are being conducted, where training is performed, bills are paid, vendors meet with buyers, and there are loading docks for deliveries of food and souvenirs. It is not unlike what happens at other organizations around the world, every day of the year.

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Interim Executives complete their assignments in a similar manner. They work behind the scene when a client company loses a top level executive, or perhaps, in a turnaround situation or a restructuring. They may be called upon when a new company division requires an experienced executive to step into a lead role, at any location on the planet. The opportunity requires someone with senior-level experience, someone in the same industry, and someone who knows how to develop and execute a strategy. They provide leadership without the learning curve, and they operate at the highest levels within an organization.

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Working behind the scene, away from the bright lights and the applause, is where Interim Executives really shine. These anonymous 'stars' appear when needed, and when the objective is reached and their assignment concludes, they move forward to the next challenge. Many clients retain the same executives for a minimum number of hours each month, thereby being assured of their availability. And just like the operations at those theme parks, these executives help their client companies put forward the highest quality product and service that their customers have come to expect.

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JC