Archive for September, 2006
Fractional Jets and Fractional Management
By Charles Besondy
I was with several well-to-do entrepreneurs and investors last month when the conversation turned to fractional jet ownership. These individuals traveled frequently and were bemoaning the time they wasted at airport security checks, the lack of convenient flight schedules, and of course the “joys” of traveling with the general public.
They admitted an interest [...]
What’s With the “One Riot – One Ranger” Theme?
By Charles Besondy
I have to admit that I’m surprised that so few people know about this legend. I didn’t expect folks outside of Texas to know about it, but I’m finding that very few Texans have heard of this Texas Ranger legend. This is REALLY odd considering Texans’ infatuation with the state’s rich history. Anyway, [...]
When B2B Applies to B2C
By Charles Besondy
I recently concluded a fascinating engagement as an interim marketing director for a professional sports team. I’m the first to admit that at the beginning of the engagement I knew next to nothing about sports marketing (and I’m no expert after three months), but I soon saw multiple areas in which my B2B [...]
Share The Love: Why Limit Interim Assignments to C-level Positions?
By Charles Besondy
It is not unusual for a company to seek an interim executive for a temporary role as CEO, CFO, COO, CIO, or even CMO. Awarness of this option seems to be wide spread. But, why is the idea sound for C-level position but less so at VP or Director levels where the real [...]
Domain Expertise Versus Process Expertise
By Charles Besondy
The value of domain expertise
When a consultant or interim manager has worked within an industry or product category for a period of time they gain through osmosis a knowledge of the competitive landscape, the technologies, the players, the trends, and often possess a PDA chock full of relevant contacts. In short, with domain [...]
Growth of non-traditional employment
By Charles Besondy
The following excerpt from a Department of Labor report points to the trend for non-traditional employment in the U.S. The report deals with the topic in general and doesn’t focus on interim management or temporary executives.
“According to one national study, 65 percent of employers believed that, in the future, firms would increase their [...]
