There are several reasons our clients turn to us for management services:

• To advise senior management on issues where our unique experiences and objective viewpoint are viewed as a trusted reference point. This can be as brief as a single strategy review session, and as indepth as an ongoing role as a member of advisory boards or other management fora.
• To fill key management roles on an interim basis as part of a fundamental restructuring of the organization. With mergers, downsizing, unplanned departure of key personnel and other such events a fact of life today, MSB can often provide an experienced executive with in-depth technical background on an immediate basis. Maintaining continuity of operations while assisting in selection and briefing of a full time replacement, this service can make the difference between success and failure at the departmental or corporate level.
• To fill key roles in a start-up, while building the appropriate team. We have seen what works and what doesn't, and can provide our clients with the benefit of this valuable knowledge.
• To supplement the skills of existing managers with an outside "coach", to assist in adapting to new technical or business challenges.

Some of the management positions held by MSB consultants in the past include Vice President of Engineering, Vice President of Product Management, Vice President of Consulting, Director of Product Development, Director of Operations, and Director of Applications Development.