Challenging, flexible – and out of the way of office politics: Interim management could help more women to get into the boardroom

This paper aims to examine the advantages and disadvantages of an interim‐management career for women.

Describes the interim‐management experiences of three women, and reports on the results of a survey of 700 other women interim managers in the UK.

Reveals that work‐life balance and challenging work are the top attractions for interim managers, pay is a relatively low priority and working away from home is the main disadvantage.

Contends that interim management could be one way of getting more women into the boardroom.

Provides a female perspective on interim management.