When the local
government manager's position becomes vacant, someone is bound to be tapped to
serve in an acting or interim capacity. Often, the acting manager is selected
from within the organization, and he or she is suddenly faced with an
unfamiliar set of roles, responsibilities, and expectations. The decision to
accept the role of interim manager can be a difficult one, requiring thoughtful
consideration of where you are and where you’d like to be in your professional
and personal journey.
In Resources for the Interim or Acting Manager, you'll learn how to:
- Decide if the
interim manager role is right for you.
- Put into
writing the terms of agreement for the position.
- Conduct an
assessment of the community and the organization and succeed through your
interim position (60-day checklist).
- Define your
role as (interim) manager.
- Be the interim
manager during the search process.
- Garner the
support of colleagues and staff for success.
- And more!
