Is a Fractional Right for My Business?
How is a fractional leader different from a consultant or IT provider?
Consultants give advice. IT providers handle tickets and projects. A fractional CIO, CTO, or CISO sits at your leadership table, defining strategy, setting standards, and making sure execution actually happens.
How flexible is the engagement and time commitment?
Very. Some organizations need a day a week, others a few days a month, and some only during big transitions like M&A or audits. The model flexes to your size and stage.
When does it make sense to hire fractional leadership?
When technology decisions are outpacing your team’s expertise. That could be selecting platforms, examining technology spend, integrating acquisitions, facing new compliance demands, or needing to reduce cyber risk. It’s the point where IT support alone isn’t enough.
What happens when we’re ready for a full-time executive?
We’ll help you define the role, interview candidates, and transition seamlessly, handing over a clean roadmap, operating rhythm, and documented programs so nothing gets lost.
Do fractionals actually deliver results, or just strategy?
Both. We don’t hand you a slide deck and walk away. We create the roadmap, then stay engaged to make sure vendors, teams, and processes deliver measurable outcomes.
Can a fractional help during M&A or rapid growth?
Absolutely. Fractionals are often brought in to lead technology integrations, build repeatable playbooks for acquisitions, or manage divestitures. It’s executive leadership designed for speed and consistency.
How do fractionals work with our existing IT team or MSP?
We don’t replace them. We lead them. Fractionals set the “what” and “why,” while your IT team or MSP executes the “how.” The result is alignment, accountability, and fewer surprises.
Do fractionals fit into board or executive discussions?
Yes. Fractionals operate at board level, translating technology and cybersecurity into business terms, risks, and opportunities your leadership team can act on.
