A Functional Fractional: How to Operate Effectively as a Fractional Executive (Rachel Nazhand)
Working as a fractional executive isn’t for the faint of heart (if you’re considering this path, check out this post to see if fractional is right for you ). There are the obvious prerequisites: years of experience, proven expertise, and executive presence. However, having skills and time in the seat isn’t enough to thrive due to the fact that a fractional executive, by definition, operates differently than someone in a full-time position. A great fractional executive must have a strong operational foundation and thoughtful toolkit to be most effective in their engagements and maintain their work/life sanity. While there is a healthy dose of personal preference in how each fractional executive operates, there are two primary areas to consider regardless of specialty: Personal Operations—Keeping yourself organized Client Operations—Integrating quickly and effectively in your engagements Personal Operations Toolkit A primary factor that defines a fractional executive’s experience is...