Joining is free
First of all there is absolutely no joining fee when you become part of Icebreaker Executive Interim Management.
Business model
We are different from other interim providers because we are a business run by executive interim managers for executive interim managers. We offer the opportunity to our elite, handpicked executive interim managers to become part of the Icebreaker network with the opportunity through bringing business to Icebreaker to participate in an equity stake.
We have no vacancies for passengers waiting for an assignment to land in their lap. To be clear with the support of the rest of the team, we expect members of the team to generate business for Icebreaker, and deliver business through Icebreaker.
Whilst there are significant benefits delivering work through our business model, we offer this opportunity as part of a non-exclusive relationship. Our executive interim managers can be part of our network whilst still working for other providers.
Code of conduct
When you join our network you will be expected to sign a code of conduct which will set out clear working practices in line with the latest legislation. This code of conduct will protect you and will be kept up-to-date as legislation changes in the future.
Cross sector approach
Unlike other interim providers we encourage and champion the value of placing executive interim managers who have a vast wealth of expertise, experience and knowledge in sectors and industries outside their original area of business.
We believe - supported by our extensive experience - that there is real value in an industry 'outsider' working as an executive interim manager as they provide a fresh approach and vision. This helps re-energise and re-direct a business in a refreshing, invigorating way.
Elite network
This might sound surprising but we have made the conscious decision that we do not want to work with everyone. We are not interested in having the greatest number of executive interim managers within our network, to compete with other interim providers in terms of volume.
Instead our priority is on cultural fit, on the quality of our executive interim managers. So joining Icebreaker means that you become part of an exclusive, hand-picked network of senior executives.
Selecting assignments
We do not use CVs for allocating work to the team. Our library of case studies are the basis for identifying the best team member for the client engagement. We also take the same attitude with our clients. Just because a client has voiced a desire to engage our services does not mean that taking on that assignment is the right thing to do.
We work with the client to understand how ready they are as an individual and an organisation to make the changes necessary to allow us to do what we are good at - to transfer knowledge and skills and to build enduring legacies.
If we feel that they will not let us do our job then we will openly share our thoughts and most likely turn down the assignment but in an honest and courteous manner. Moving forward with an assignment that we do not believe will work benefits no-one, even if the financial incentive is high.
We feel that 'muddling through' the issues is not good enough and that the initial terms of engagement have to be right and both the client and interim broadly agreed on the way forwards, and we have the integrity to realise resourcing may change as an assignment evolves and the client requirement changes.
Professional development opportunities
Our specialist executive interim professional development course on change management titled 'The people side of change management: How the way we think profoundly influences the success of our businesses' offers a great opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge as well as to network with other Icebreaker members and with some of our prestigious, top level clients. It is also a great opportunity for you to bring your own clients on an exclusive and high value course which will positively impact on current or forthcoming assignments.
For full details of the course, latest course dates and costs click here icebreaker Fellowship Event.
Networking and growth
One of the major differences about Icebreaker Executive is our approach to providing and supporting networking opportunities to help build and maintain growth, both as individuals in our own careers and as fellow members of Icebreaker Executive.
As a result we expect this business to grow in such a way that it has more work than we can do and that by creating a greater demand and volume of work opportunities we will increase and maintain our exclusivity.
