Get Top Interim Talent Fast
Kirby Bates Associates specializes in providing top-notch interim leaders who focus on your primary goals and work closely with you to achieve the best results.
KBA interim leaders are seasoned, innovative, and forward-thinking executives focused on mission and financial goals. These leaders drive rapid change, fit well with your organization’s culture, address urgent needs, provide stability, and advance your initiatives.
Days to presentation of qualified interim leaders
Years of success helping organizations deliver high-quality, cost-effective patient care
Healthcare leaders in proprietary database
Seamless Transitions And Clear Communication
The Kirby Bates Interim Leader Onboarding Team is highly skilled in healthcare roles and ensures that all candidates are thoroughly vetted before being presented to you. Plus, you can interview multiple interim leaders to find the best fit.
KBA follows a well-organized onboarding process and collaborates with your HR team to meet your timelines. The KBA Talent Engagement Team handles all logistical details like payroll, housing, and travel. We offer a competitive fee structure, which can be all-inclusive or based on weekly rates plus expenses, with biweekly invoicing and no upfront fees.
On-Going Executive To Executive Support
Every KBA Interim Leader Onboarding Team engaged has a KBA Leadership Liaison dedicated to the engagement. The Leadership Liaison is a true, tenured executive colleague who serves as a trusted resource with a laser focus on the success of the engagement. The model taps into the power of the Executive-to-Executive connection to support both the client leader and the Interim Leader toward a seamless and successful experience.
Additionally, if you decide to hire an interim leader permanently, KBA offers a negotiable fee based on the length of the interim engagement.
Leadership Insights For Today’s Healthcare Organizations
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