Timeshare services
Working on a timeshare basis means calling on an experienced professional a few days a month rather than hiring a full-time manager. Born in finance and sales roles, this way of working has extended to IT management. Here is why it appeals to more and more business owners.
A model that goes well beyond IT
Finance, human resources, marketing, quality: many functions are now practised on a timeshare basis. The principle is the same everywhere. An SME needs the skill, not necessarily a daily presence. Paying for that skill in proportion to actual use is often the only way to access it at all.
The scarcity of profiles changes everything
Recruiting an experienced IT director is difficult and expensive, especially for a company whose core business lies elsewhere. Hiring takes longer, candidates are scarcer, and an SME struggles to offer the career prospects a large group can. Timesharing sidesteps this difficulty without giving up expertise.
What pooling actually brings
A professional working across several companies encounters far more situations, suppliers and solutions than a manager tied to a single organisation. Their technology watch, training and experience benefit each of their clients, while the confidentiality of every company is strictly preserved. That advantage is hard to reproduce in house.
A presence that adapts to your situation
Needs are not constant. A growth phase, a change of management software or the departure of an IT manager calls for a stronger presence. Quieter periods call for less. Timesharing can be adjusted in both directions, which an employment contract does not easily allow.
What timesharing is not
It is not outsourcing: your timeshare CIO works for you, not for a supplier whose interests they would defend. Nor is it a one-off consulting assignment that ends with a report. It is a long-term commitment, with operational responsibility and a contact who knows your company.
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