When You Need a Fractional COO and Don’t
It’s usually a bad sign if a product claims that it can do everything for everyone. Swiss Army Knives aren’t really great knives at all, but they do have a Job to be Done—they make great gifts even if they’re barely ever used afterward. I try not to fall into this trap. This blog posts lays out some of the signs that you don’t need the help of a fractional COO at all.
Axiom: Discovering the Benefits of Fractional Talent
Whoever said we have to hire people in arbitrarily determined long-term, 40-hour-per-week blocks of time? Axiom has been a pioneering innovator in the legal industry and the way we work. Their experience shows the benefits of new work approaches such as bringing on fractional talent that are especially valuable in challenging economic times.
Defining our Terms: What is a Fractional Leader Anyway?
Many leaders today, across functions, work on a fractional basis, part-time embedded in a team. But let’s take a moment and be super clear on exactly what we’re talking about when it comes to fractional executives, and how the role compares to advisors, mentors, coaches and consultants.