DDIM
What are the tasks and objectives pursued by DDIM?
The "Dachgesellschaft Deutsches Interim Management e.V." (DDIM) is the leading representative in the sector and communications platform for professional interim managers and project managers, for employment agencies (providers) and interim management societies. DDIM's main task is to look after the economic interests of its members and to sustainably promote interim management in Germany.
DDIM defines the professional standards, promotes quality assurance and supports the exchange of knowledge between its members.
How does DDIM support the quality assurance of the sector?
To offer clients, the public and new starters in the profession a good measures of orientation and transparency, DDIM has defined clear quality criteria for professional interim management services. Multi-level selection processes and a written voluntary agreement (code of conduct) ensure that all members meet the high requirements set by DDIM.
What are the requirements to become a member of DDIM?
• Qualified education and further education (university degree or similar)
• Many years of management experience (at least 7 years in responsible positions at the first or second level of management)
• Technical and sector knowledge
• Supplementary knowledge about countries or regions, intercultural experience
What options for qualification does DDIM offer?
In cooperation with the DDIM, the European Business School Executive Education has been offering a program since 2004 ending with certification as an "Interim Executive (EBS)". The program was developed in close cooperation with representatives of the science and practice of interim management from DDIM. In addition to that, DDIM offers numerous additional technical events.
What advantages are provided by membership of DDIM?
Membership in the umbrella organisation is seen as demonstrating high quality and skills in interim management. Membership also offers a variety of concrete advantages.
Marketing Support
• Additional marketing channel, with your own microsite.
• Visibility and increased profile due to active participation in DDIM.
• Use of the DDIM logo as a quality badge
• Distribution of project enquiries from companies and providers exclusively to members.
• Your own DDIM email address
• Marketing folder
Professional Networking
• Contacts to Germany's leading interim managers and interim management service providers.
• Free participation in the main annual sector event, the International Interim Management Meeting (IIMM) as well as the regularly occurring regional events.
• A presence at technical and sector events
• Communications and public relations: press work, publications and technical articles
Information and Services
• Further education options
• Checklist for contracts
• Information about liability risks
• Offers of insurance with special conditions
• Mobile phone offers with special conditions
• Back office solutions with special conditions
• Newsletter and news telegrams with brief news items
• Free access to current market information