Armaturjonsson is part of the Swedish industrial group Ernströmgruppen AB and specializes in systems

When Rikke Draebye Gantzhorn was contacted by Nordic Interim, she had no plans to take on an interim management role.

When Cabonline's COO went on paternity leave, the company faced a challenge:

Professional HR in restructuring – Ulrica Nordemar on her interim assignment at Svenska Retursystem

Anne-Christine Lane leads companies through critical change as an Executive Interim Manager

A conversation with Interim CEO Peter Viinapuu on leadership, change, and the benefits of Executive Interim Managementt

Interim Management in Norway: Trends, challenges, and the future. An interview with Rolf Henrik Svendsen, Managing Partner at Incepto Executive.

What do you do when a company has lost direction, margins are under pressure, and employees are groping for a common way forward? You call Erlend Stefansson.

What happens when you combine clear direction, practical execution, and a strong commitment to people? You get Liv Mari Rostad.

When a rapidly growing company recently found itself in the midst of an IPO process, the company was in a critical phase. They immediately needed an experienced CFO to lead the process forward.

Some leaders thrive best in established environments, where the frameworks are fixed and the path forward is already mapped out. Hege is not one of them. She is a resourceful and analytical leader who tackles challenges, creates structure, and lays the foundation for growth.

Digital development is happening faster than ever, and AI is now shaping industries from finance and healthcare to commerce and manufacturing. Companies are increasingly using interim managers to lead AI and digitization initiatives, leveraging their experience and adaptability.

Frameda Oy is a Finnish family company that has been active in the import and distribution of hair care products for salons since 2015. The company is known for its high-quality brands Kevin Murphy, Living Proof, K18Hair – Hair Science, and Davines.

Olaf Thommessen is a highly experienced leader with a unique background at the intersection of business and politics. He is described as a person with strategic acumen and the ability to identify "gaps" in the market and create relevant visibility. He has broad experience spanning many industries and types of organizations.

Diego MacKee is a strategic and results-oriented leader with in-depth expertise in digital transformation, AI, and business development. He combines technological insight with a commercial approach and has generated growth for companies across multiple industries. With a strong ability to identify opportunities and drive change, he is a reliable leader who creates value through data, strategy, and innovation.

The initiative is backed by Morten Nordli from Interim Norge, Rolf Henrik Svendsen from Incepto Executive, and Hilde Lekven from Agile Interim. Together, we have observed a growing need to unite, professionalize, and strengthen the interim management industry in Norway.

Artificial intelligence will soon force major cultural shifts, especially when it comes to decision-making. Can leaders handle it?

How to find the right organizational structure, skills and culture to unlock the company's full potential.

Skjørshammer is one of Norway's leading experts in restructuring and insolvency. He assists local and international clients in financial restructuring, debt negotiations and bankruptcies.

Runar Nilsen is an experienced business leader, known for reversing negative trends in Norwegian and international industrial and commercial companies. He particularly excels at tackling complex challenges, initiating and driving changes, achieving results, and negotiating better terms with stakeholders.

Navigating the unpredictable waters of our business world is like sailing on a sea of uncertainty. In these turbulent times, it is crucial for companies to have captains who are not only skilled but also flexible and adaptable.

Good relationships form the basis for positively influencing employees. The more significant the emotional connection to the team, the greater the chance you have of getting them on board.

When facing challenges, the need for flexible and effective management solutions is significant. Interim management is a solution that should be considered.

Disagreements at work can be a good thing. Experts say that differences of opinion can lead to new and innovative ways of thinking, and eventually lead to better collaboration among colleagues. Having psychological safety in the team to be able to express an opinion that is different from the consensus can feel extremely liberating.

These are the skills everyone must have and how you can strengthen them within your own organization.

A leadership role is not what it once was, and the possibilities are numerous. Do you want to address some of these? 

How will the new technology change HR? Is AI taking over my job? And how do we use artificial intelligence in the best possible way?

The landscape for leaders in 2023 can be summarized in one word: change. Artificial intelligence is making its entrance, demands to return to the office after the pandemic are challenging, and politically, much is unpredictable. The year has presented more than enough challenges and changes for leaders at all levels. Because 2024 is unlikely to slow down the pace of change, experts say leaders must continue to evolve.

Communication is always on the recipient's terms. What should you say and how should you say it to motivate the recipient to buy from you or to talk to you further? Sometimes, only small differences trigger the response. The reason may be cultural or linguistic differences, or it may be that what you want to convey is so close to something else that it becomes confusing for the recipient.

The labor market is full of talented specialists from a variety of industries. A common denominator among the most ambitious is that they want the opportunity for career development and promotion. Often, a promotion involves becoming a leader. Before you take the step from being a specialist to becoming a leader, there are some important considerations to make. In the worst case, your organization may lose a skilled specialist in favor of an unsuitable leader.

Does your company need to establish a digital strategy but lacks the expertise? Does recruitment seem impossible? Engaging an interim manager may be the easiest path to your goal.

When you face a challenge in the finance department, an interim CFO can contribute the skills, experience, and stability that the company may be lacking.

Is your usual energy and enthusiasm consistently the same? Is there the right balance between the demands and expectations placed on you and your capabilities?

As we head into the summer holidays, we ask you some reflection questions that give you the opportunity to take the temperature of your job satisfaction.

«Create growth and renewal, but don't forget to streamline and reduce costs at the same time» «Set direction and lead the way, but show humility and remember to involve the employees» «Take care of the well-being of the team, but keep a sharp eye on achieving results» Read on and gain insight into how you as a leader navigate the field of tension between paradoxes and conflicting demands – without losing focus on balance or decisiveness.

In a disruptive and dynamic market, situations arise in all businesses where the right expertise is lacking internally.

Incepto Executive AS delivers leadership resources as a service - decisive top executives with high competence and very broad experience. Do you fit this description?

It is a "good job market" these days - good for those who are looking for a job at least.

In our industry, we usually talk about crisis management when a serious incident occurs

Get wiser on which ones, and why they are indispensable for you as a leader

Specific task, high competence and limited time, provided necessary changes

It's about creating invaluable values that remain in your business.

It's about creating invaluable values that remain in your business.

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