Successful International Assignments
How does global competition affect the individual Interim Manager / Provider?
Let’s Get It Done… and Nourish It! – At the International Interim Management Conference DDIM partners Annette Elias and Thomas Schulz delivered an energetic and hands-on Thought Starter on succeeding in international assignments – providing food for thought for the subsequent heated panel discussion.
Their message? ✨
Speed⚡, personality 🙋 and cultural fit 🌐
are just as critical as results 📈.
With international clients – from PE firms to global SMEs – expecting agility and professionalism, interim managers must go beyond borders with clarity, confidence, and a sharp personal brand.
From legal and tax complexities to mindset shifts and pricing models, they offered real-world insights and best practices:
✈️ Know your cockpit
🤝 Collaborate locally
🧠 Don’t “act German”– act global
🏷️ Think brand, not just skill
A smart, fast-paced reminder: success in crossboarder interim management comes from:
✅ readiness,
✅ cultural intelligence and
✅ authenticity.