Temporary stability: How interim managers navigate companies through VUCA times

Volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity - in short: VUCA - have been relevant to the economy long before Donald Trump's tariff announcement. They characterise our everyday working lives and increasingly present companies with existential challenges. Markets are changing at a rapid pace, supply chains are breaking down unexpectedly, new technologies require rapid adjustments - and it is not uncommon for experienced managers to be absent at precisely these moments in order to react in a targeted manner.

This is where interim management comes into play.

Interim managers not only bring operational relief, but above all one thing: immediate impact. They step in at short notice, analyse the situation with a clear, unbiased view and have the necessary implementation skills to realise changes quickly and effectively. Especially in a VUCA environment, these skills are worth their weight in gold.
Because if you want to remain capable of acting in uncertain times, you need more than just strategies - you need leadership. Leadership that creates clarity even when the situation is diffuse. Interim managers are used to making decisions under uncertainty, navigating complex structures and enduring ambivalence without losing speed.
Whether bridging management vacancies, restructuring a division or implementing critical transformation projects: Interim managers are flexible, highly qualified and immediately effective.
They not only offer a temporary solution - but often the decisive difference between reaction and proactive control.