Are some disciplines saturated with Interim Managers?

Paul Wilson believes that the supply of certain types of interim managers outstrips demand in some disciplines.

Each week the credit crunch and poor economic trading conditions continue I am forecasting we will get applications from more individuals wanting to become career interim managers. Redundancy, re-deployment and general dissatisfaction with permanent careers are often the catalysts for executives deciding to become interim managers. What might be considered to be the start of a bright new adventure I fear will result in disillusionment and heartache for some? I am concerned that there are several disciplines which are saturated with interim managers at present and some budding interims are going to be disappointed as they are likely to be at the back of a very long queue.

I am thinking in particular of the disciplines of HR, General Management, Management Consultancy and IT Consultancy. In my opinion there are just too many people trying to get in on the act in these disciplines and too few genuine interim management opportunities to keep all interested applicants satisfied. I think it will become vital that particularly new interim managers are able to differentiate themselves from others by having a second string to their bow or by being able to offer potential clients something different.