Fractional assignments can be the unloved opportunity of the interim management provider.
They present a greater challenge, as sourcing managers with the appetite and flexibility to commit on a part-time basis is inherently more difficult. To compound this, for providers, these assignments tend to be less lucrative, which discourages many of our competitors from taking them seriously. The thinking is, why work harder for less?
At Valtus, we take a different view.
While others may dismiss fractional roles as niche or uneconomic, we perceive them as an opportunity rich with potential. They offer a versatile solution for businesses that might otherwise feel constrained by the costs associated with hiring full-time interim executives. SMEs, scale-ups, and organisations navigating specific strategic challenges stand to gain significantly from the expertise a fractional interim manager can offer, achieving their goals without the financial burden of a full-time resource.
Furthermore, fractional arrangements can prove invaluable for project-based or outcome-focused initiatives. Whether it involves leading a product launch, managing a refinancing, or developing new sales strategies, fractional expertise provides the precise focus and execution needed, often at a more manageable cost.
Fractional roles also appeal to a growing number of interim executives who seek flexibility in their careers. These managers appreciate the diversity and balance fractional work can provide. Many engage in Non-Executive Directorships, pursue personal interests, or simply allocate more time to family, while still offering their expertise at the highest levels. Most interim managers are at the stage of their lives where ‘working for the mortgage’ is in the rear-view mirror, and adding meaningful value in business can blend with other work and life priorities.
Our deep experience and extensive network at Valtus allow us to curate a dedicated network of talent whose expertise goes well beyond the financial roles where fractional executives have most often sat historically. We have recently undertaken projects in disciplines as diverse as business development, cyber risk, legal & cosec, and financial management, all executed on a fractional basis. Our proficiency lies in aligning the right solution with the right opportunity, and then supporting the interim manager and the client to a successful outcome.
So, if you are leading a business facing complexity or change, and conventional solutions seem inadequate, consider the fractional option.
It might be the best leadership decision you make this week.
Steve
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