What Does "Fractional" Mean?

What Does "Fractional" Mean?

“Fractional” is a term used when a company brings in an experienced professional, like a VP of Engineering or CTO, on a part-time basis, rather than hiring them full-time.

It’s common in leadership, finance, legal, and tech roles where a team needs expertise but not 40+ hours a week.

“Fractional” is a term used when a company brings in an experienced professional, like a VP of Engineering or CTO, on a part-time basis, rather than hiring them full-time.

It’s common in leadership, finance, legal, and tech roles where a team needs expertise but not 40+ hours a week.


Why Companies Choose Fractional Services

Fractional leadership allows teams to:

  • Access senior-level expertise without the cost of a full-time exec

  • Get help during transitions or while hiring permanent leadership

  • Move faster without compromising quality or values

  • Reduce risk with experienced guidance during high-stakes periods

It’s especially useful for startups, nonprofits, or orgs with flat structures and growing complexity.


Why Companies Choose Fractional Services

Fractional leadership allows teams to:

  • Access senior-level expertise without the cost of a full-time exec

  • Get help during transitions or while hiring permanent leadership

  • Move faster without compromising quality or values

  • Reduce risk with experienced guidance during high-stakes periods

It’s especially useful for startups, nonprofits, or orgs with flat structures and growing complexity.

Learn More About What Fractional Means

Here is a helpful chart from FractionalsUnited.

Learn More About What Fractional Means

This excerpt (from Fractionals United) highlights how fractional leadership compares across a few key traits. Tap to view how it compares with other non-full-time leadership models.

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