To keep us healthy we intentionally have no joing fee. To keep us at the top of our profession, we have clear expectations that goes far further than just being part of being part of a successful network;
There is an old Catalan expression that roughly translated says “Negotiate like gypsies and work together like friends. Negotiate like friends and you work together like gypsies.”
To ensure we are a very effective team we therefore have set out in a formal code of conduct and commercial agreement that all Icebreaker Executive Members sign up to. Members that get involved in their professional and Icebreaker business development will be in the front line for leading top level assignments, and ultimately equity that's issued every 6m for the next 2 years.
Most interim managers life is spent looking for the next assignment, working as a 'one-man-band' or a 'hand-for-hire' with little support or control over what is happening next. At Icebreaker, we are offering something different which will improve your working environment and your opportunities.
A mix of assignments
By offering our team direct access to a broader set of clients through our confidential network and the opportunity to lead client engagements, we ensure access to a variety of sectors and quality clients. As a team member; you will have the client facing experience and our trust to meet our clients first hand to develop business, define their requirements, and the opportunity to combine your strategy and implementation skills to get to grips with a scenario at speed and to see a job through. We achieve higher, more consistent fees that reflect your expertise and the combined increase in client value.
Leading Continuous professional development (CPD)
To keep us at the top of our profession and conversely avoid us becoming complacent, we have studied for some time, what makes the most successful interim change managers and their clients be so successful. Using this as a base, we have pioneered and intend to continue to lead in interim management CPD. 'The people side of change management'
We offer our team and opportunity to play a part in developing our leadership in CPD, and discounted access to our University accredited Icebreaker Fellowship in Interim Management. This is accesses through our intense 3 day off site program run with CEOGB. Accreditation through a client and University verified case study..
Being part of a team
We provide ongoing support - in terms of functional support from other expert team members with access to a professional marketing resource, a simplified regulatory legislative framework and invoicing assistance.
We also offer support during assignments where we work with you to ensure you are able to provide the best level of service to your client. We are also here to help resolve any issues should they arise.
Being part of our network also gives you an active role in building a successful, leading edge interim management practice, and of sharing and developing that success. It also enables you and other members of the network to leverage all networking opportunities - from sharing contacts where appropriate and passing on referrals or recommendations. In addition, you will have access to our online business support system or Intranet.
Business development and Marketing
Marketing is a key part of what Icebreaker provides to our executive interim managers. By joining us you will be associated with a leading brand and have ongoing access to marketing support and activities that are designed to meet your needs.
It also means you can benefit from company-wide marketing activities and more focused activities, including the opportunity of assignment marketing to increase opportunities whilst working for a specific client.
Networking opportunities
Much of what we do and what we offer is based around providing opportunities to network with a wide range of clients - potential, new and current - as well as other interim managers to share experiences, knowledge and support. Aside from being part of our team, benefiting from our marketing and having access to our course - all of which provide multiple networking opportunities - we will also invite you to monthly city networking events and workshops.
To attend you must be a member of Icebreaker Executive and bring a minimum of one client. In addition, you will be expected to identify which themes will be of interest to your clients, as well as helping to develop relevant events and workshops.
Additional services
We also provide relevant Commercial, Code of Professional Conduct, model terms and conditions Insurance and Legal services via our Commercial Council expert Darrell Smith who is a qualified solicitor. Darrell is available to offer a seasoned, pragmatic approach to support negotiations, as well as contractually and commercially focused legal resolution on key matters.
These services include discounted professional indemnity insurance and legal support, as well as access to 30 minutes free legal advice with the licensed use of the client-facing contract.
Darrell can be contacted on darrell.smith@icebreakerexecutive.com.
