It has been an extraordinary few weeks in the international financial markets. Most people now recognise two things:  Firstly, events on Wall Street and elsewhere internationally have a direct impact on all business here in Ireland, from the billion-euro corporation to the corner sandwich bar. The second realisation is that this is not going away any time soon – organisations need to plan accordingly.

What steps can companies take to weather the storm? In this issue Katherine Whidden looks at how interim managers can really help in tougher times.

We also hear from Dr Maeve Houlihan of UCD Business Schools, and the research she is doing to define interim management in Ireland, in conjunction with Watershed – who is a typical Irish interim, why have they chosen to work this way?

Watershed’s interim panel contains many people who typically run their own businesses from home. In dealing with our interims, we saw an opportunity to provide flexible office accommodation that is a step up from home working but which avoids the significant costs and inflexibility of traditional office leases. This can also be an interesting option for businesses that require temporary quality office space.

Call Donata Bramati on 01 201 0260 to find out more.