Why the Executive Interim Program

The market needs top Interim Managers — right now.

Interim Management is a rapidly growing market segment that connects experienced leaders with organizations requiring immediate support during critical transformations.

Growing Market

The interim management market in Poland is growing at a very dynamic pace, creating new opportunities for experienced leaders.

Professional Flexibility

A combination of independence and the ability to leverage years of experience across multiple industries.

Higher Compensation

Interim managers’ rates are typically higher than in traditional employment — reflecting the intensity of projects and the level of responsibility involved.

Project Diversity

The opportunity to work on transformations, crisis situations, mergers, and innovative projects.

Executive Interim Program addresses these needs directly.


Who Is This Program For?

Experienced Managers

Leaders with at least 10 years of management experience who want to work in an interim model

Industry Experts

Experienced functional experts (HR, finance, operations, IT/technology, marketing, supply chain, quality assurance) ready to lead transformations in organizations

Former C-level Executives

Former CEOs and board members seeking a more flexible model for the next stage of their professional careers

Strategy Consultants

Experienced consultants who want to transition from advisory roles to hands-on change leadership

The program is designed for professionals with at least 10 years of work experience — preferably at a managerial level or above.

What will you gain from the Executive Interim Management program?

  • You will understand the interim management market in Poland and Europe
  • You will build awareness of your competencies and predispositions for the interim manager role
  • You will develop a market entry strategy and a commercialization plan for your competencies
  • You will be able to diagnose priorities and build a first 90-day plan in a new role
  • You will explore leadership and communication styles in the interim manager role
  • You will be ready to build your personal brand as an interim manager
  • You will join the exclusive Amberstone Interim community of interim managers
  • You will receive a course completion certificate

What sets the Executive Interim Program apart?

Practical Approach

Learning based on case studies and simulations of interim management work

Experienced Facilitators

Leaders in transformation and organizational restructuring, active practitioners in the interim management

Network

Building relationships with industry experts and business partners

Certificate

An industry-recognized Executive Interim Manager certificate

Community

Membership in the Amberstone Interim community and priority access to projects


Program — Modules I–III

The Interim Manager Role and the Interim Management Market

  • Leadership Style Diagnosis and Interim Management Potential – Development Session
  • How the interim management market works in Poland and Europe
  • Key competencies in the interim manager role – what do boards and investors assess?
  • The lifecycle of an interim project
  • My personal motivation to become an interim manager – SWOT analysis

→ 2 online case study sessions with practitioners

→ Individual consultation sessions

The First 90 Days, Situation Diagnosis, and Leading Change

  • The first 90-day plan – how to deliver results effectively
  • Business analysis and priority identification
  • Leading transformation, driving change, and managing resistance
  • Designing and implementing strategy in an “interim” mode

→ Case study: working on a change scenario and decision-making under pressure

Commercialization, Contracts, Pricing, and Market Entry

  • Cooperation models and market rates for interim managers
  • Key contract clauses and risk areas for interim managers
  • Communication and cooperation with supervisory boards, investors, and executive teams
  • The interim manager’s personal brand
  • Value Proposition and Go-to-Market Strategy
  • Legal and ethical aspects
  • Interim management project acquisition

→ Case study: preparing an individual interim mini-strategy


Forms of Work and Organization

  • 3 days of intensive on-site training (Warsaw)
  • 2 online case study sessions
  • Individual consultation session with experts
  • Competency and potential assessment (Harrison Assessment)
  • Substantive materials, checklists, and playbooks – the first 90 days of an interim manager
  • Certificate of completion
  • Group size: up to 18 participants

Location

Warsaw city center

Language

Polish – please contact us regarding English editions


Facilitators

Aldona Królikowska

Former CEO, executive mentor and coach, expert in strategy and organizational restructuring

Piotr Dziwok

Former CEO, executive coach and mentor for senior management, experienced expert in operational management and transformation

The program is delivered by Blueamber, a consulting brand within the Amberstone Group, specializing in development programs for leaders, HR professionals, managers, and experts. Blueamber stands for quality, a structured methodology, and the highest standards of work with participants.


Investment & Registration

(15% off the regular price)


Frequently Asked Questions

What sets this program apart from other management training programs?

The program combines theoretical knowledge with hands-on interim management practice. The trainers are active interim managers, business practitioners, and mentors. Additionally, graduates gain access to real projects and a strong business network.

Do I need experience as an interim manager?

No — the program is designed both for beginners and for active interim managers.

Does the program end with a certificate?

Yes, you will receive the Executive Interim Manager certificate.

Will the program help me secure my first projects?

Yes — you will learn how to enter the market, build your personal brand, and acquire clients.

Does the program guarantee interim projects after completion?

The program does not guarantee projects, but graduates receive priority access to Amberstone Interim projects.

Is the program intensive?

Yes — it includes 3 days of on-site education (Warsaw), individual sessions, online sessions between modules, and self-study work.

Can I pay for the program through my company?

Yes — we issue VAT invoices.