These are key elements that need to be considered prior to accessing an interim:

• Identify your needs and evaluate the parameters and success factors of the task.
• Decide the calibre of person you want and the qualities and skills you are seeking.
• What are you trying to achieve that could be best done by an interim.
• How important is it that an interim understands your corporate culture
• Examine your motives for choosing an interim.
• The style and personality of the interim you want.