top of page

Fractional Support Readiness Checklist

Writer's picture: Christine SmithChristine Smith



Review of Completed Fractional Support Checklist
Review of Completed Fractional Support Checklist

Use this checklist to determine if fractional support is the right solution for your business.


Section 1: Identify Your Business Needs

✅ Do you currently face challenges in specific areas (e.g., operations, marketing, HR, finance, technology) including finding qualified personnel to hire?

✅ Are there gaps in expertise or experience on your team that are affecting performance or growth?

✅ Do you need support, mentoring, or coaching for member(s) of your team to increase their expertise or experience?

✅ Do you need a temporary solution for a short-term project or initiative?

✅ Are you considering testing a role or solution before making a full-time hire?


Section 2: Define Your Goals

✅ Have you clearly defined what you want to achieve with fractional support?

✅ Are there measurable outcomes or KPIs tied to your goals (e.g., revenue growth, efficiency improvement)?

✅ Do you know the specific timeline for achieving these goals?


Section 3: Assess Your Resources

✅ Is your current budget sufficient to support a part-time or project-based expert? ✅ Do you have internal resources or systems in place to support a fractional professional?

✅ Can you provide clear guidance, expectations, and access to necessary tools or information?


Section 4: Evaluate Your Team’s Capacity

✅ Are your existing team members overextended or lacking the expertise needed for certain tasks?

✅ Would bringing in an expert help free up your team to focus on core priorities?

✅ Are there specific areas where you need outside perspectives or fresh ideas?


Section 5: Select the Right Fractional Support

✅ Do you have a clear understanding of the expertise required (e.g., skills, experience level)?

✅ Have you identified potential fractional professionals or firms that align with your needs?

✅ Are you prepared to treat fractional professionals as integrated team members?


Section 6: Plan for Success

✅ Have you created a roadmap or plan for onboarding fractional support?

✅ Do you have metrics in place to evaluate the success of the engagement?

✅ Are you ready to provide regular feedback and adjust the scope as needed?


Section 7: Evaluate Fit for Fractional Support

✅ Is fractional support a better or temporary solution than hiring a full-time employee for this need?

✅ Does your project or challenge align with a part-time or temporary engagement?✅ Are you open to innovative approaches or solutions brought by an experienced professional?



Scoring Your Checklist

If you checked 15–20 items: Your business is highly prepared for fractional support. You’re ready to bring in an expert to fill gaps, drive initiatives, and position your company for growth.

If you checked 10–14 items: You’re on the right track, but you may need to refine your goals or resources to maximize the impact of fractional support.

If you checked fewer than 10 items: Consider reassessing your business needs and goals. Fractional support could still be a valuable option, but additional preparation may be required for success.



Ready to Get Started? Let's chat! Email us at steve@axiomcoaching.org 

4 views0 comments

Recent Posts

See All

Comentários

Avaliado com 0 de 5 estrelas.
Ainda sem avaliações

Adicione uma avaliação

Copyright © 2024 by Axiom Coaching, LLC.  All rights reserved.

bottom of page