Fractionals United Blog

In Academia, it's easy to pin down experts by their title (Professor, Lecturer, Chief Scientist...) and there are specific milestones (undergraduate, masters, doctorate degree...) which define an individual's level of expertise within their field.  But in Business, things aren't nearly as clear-cut.   It's easy to say that we're usually operating more on art than science—but when you look a little deeper, the truth is that all Founders and CEOs rely deeply on measurable, tested theory from a small group of experts in their inner circle whose experience can guide a company to grow and thrive—or if poorly executed, can cause it to go under.  Whether these experts sit directly on their Board, in their Executive Team, or adjunct as Advisors or Fractional Leaders, business owners have always known that when they bring in someone they trust to steer, it's important to know exactly which kind of business "potholes" that person has seen before, to ensure they ...

The future of work is here, and it's called Expertise as a Service (EaaS). EaaS is the latest form of digital collaboration that allows companies to outsource their expertise needs to an external service provider. This means that companies no longer need to hire full-time employees for every role; instead, they can access deep expertise when needed from an on-demand pool of experts. Let's take a look at what EaaS is, how it works, and how it can help companies. How Does EaaS Work? Expertise as a Service (EaaS) is a business model in which professionals sell their knowledge and skills by offering their services to clients on a project basis, interim, advisory, or fractional basis. In today's constantly evolving workplace, the concept of expertise as a service has become increasingly popular. So, who are the types of workers that offer their expertise in this way? Generally speaking, these professionals are individuals who possess specialized knowledge and skills that can be ...