When Companies Should Opt for Both Solutions.

"Many mid-sized companies are unsure when to tap into external expertise and which combination delivers the best results."

1. The Challenge for Mid-Sized Companies

Mid-sized companies face complex strategic decisions: market adjustments, digital transformation, expansion, or restructuring. Internal resources are often limited, while speed is critical. Traditional strategy consulting provides the concepts, while interim managers execute them — together, they can create decisive competitive advantages.

2. Strategy Consulting: Planning & Strategy Development

• Analysis & Diagnosis: Strategy consultants examine business processes, market conditions, and growth potential.

• Concept Development: From growth strategies to restructuring, consultants create clear, actionable options.

• Objectivity: An external perspective prevents organizational blind spots and brings innovative approaches.

3. Interim Management: Execution & Operational Intervention

• Rapid Integration: Interim managers take immediate operational responsibility.

• Flexibility: Short-term projects, bottlenecks, or transformation initiatives can be executed efficiently.

• On-Demand Expertise: Experience across multiple companies brings proven approaches.

4. The Synergy of Both Approaches

• Strategy consulting provides the plan, while interim management executes it

• Reduces friction between planning and implementation

• Accelerates transformation processes

• Increases success in critical projects

5. Actionable Recommendations for Companies

• Define Your Needs Clearly: Which challenges require planning, and which require execution?

• Combine Early: For complex projects, integrate both solutions from the start

• Choose Experienced Partners: Skilled strategy consultants and interim managers boost project success

• Plan for Monitoring & Feedback: Regular progress reviews ensure results

6. Conclusion

The combination of strategy consulting and interim management enables mid-sized companies to execute projects faster, more efficiently, and more successfully. When the synergies are leveraged effectively, risks are minimized, and growth opportunities are maximized.

Sources:

• Stratoor Consulting Blog
  https://www.stratoor.com/stratoor-consulting-blog