• We assist CEO’s, board chairs, CFO’s , board governance committees and other advisers working with them in reviewing board practices, roles and responsibilities.
• We also assist in determining ways to strengthen the performance of individual members, specific committees, and the board as a whole. 
• We regularly attend board meetings, conduct interviews of board members, review and suggest changes in member selection and director assessment practices. 
• We are often asked to consider better ways for board members to keep current on all aspects of the enterprise in such a way that they will be adequately informed and better able to fulfill their corporate responsibilities. 
• We have been called upon to assist in matters related to the selection process for succession in the CEO search including advice and counsel as to how to manage the external search firms being used. 
• We work with corporate leadership in the definition of the division of roles and responsibilities between the board and management. 
• We also are called upon to assist in the design of board retreats and often play a facilitation role in the retreats themselves.

Early-stage companies may not have the resources to scale their business and/or execute growth initiatives. Anticipating the next market need and shifting to meet it while expanding internal processes and capabilities is a lot to ask of a company in its early stages. Our Fractional C-Suite leadership practice leverages our highly experienced cadre of senior-level consultants to fill leadership gaps in your business in a part-time capacity. They can fill all kinds of roles such as CEO, CMO, COO, and more. Most important, they promise faster results, a fresh perspective, and a real, tangible return on investment.

The fractional executive works on a contract basis. The concept is an effective way to grow and scale your business without the significant financial commitment, i.e., full-time salary, benefits, equity compensation package, and inherent risk associated with bringing on a full-time C-level person.

What to expect from our Fractional Executives

• Laser Focus

Our Fractional Executives know that they must deliver tangible results faster than many of their permanent colleagues. Their primary objectives are to focus on the company’s immediate priorities and implement practical steps that lead to success. To this end, we will talk to everyone in the company, across all hierarchal levels, to understand the pulse of what works and what doesn’t.

• Expertise

Our Fractional Executives have prior experience as full-time operating executives and have met challenging situations that many founders may not have had practical exposure to. In many instances, they have run their own businesses that were built from the ground up. This gives them both in-depth vertical knowledge as well as a wider understanding of cross-functional complexities.

• Objectivity

At the same time, they’re able to impact the organization by surfacing hard-hitting truths that a conventional executive may have a hard time admitting. Because of their no-nonsense approach to goals, fractional managers are candid, to the point, and not as sensitive to office politics.

• Trusted Advisor

By participating directly in the company, the fractional executive gains insights and builds relationships that may be of benefit to the company on a long-term basis.