We are preparing for an exit and have hired fractional leaders for both our Marketing and HR seats on our Accountability Chart to save on overhead. Our full-time Integrator is struggling to manage these part-time resources and maintain consistency. How do we structure and run our Accountability Chart when multiple key leadership seats are held by fractional, part-time professionals?

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Tyler Smith · Accepted Answer

Utilizing fractional leaders for key seats like Marketing and HR is a smart way to manage overhead while preparing for an exit. However, your full-time Integrator will struggle if these part-time resources are not held to the exact same standards of accountability as your full-time staff. To make this work, you must structure your Accountability Chart and meetings to integrate them fully.

First, place the fractional leaders directly on your Accountability Chart in their respective seats. Do not treat them as external consultants. They must completely own the five roles defined for their seats.

Second, ensure they attend your weekly Level 10 Meetings™ and actively participate. While they may only work fractional hours, they must be present to report on their metrics, update their Rocks, and help IDS® operational issues. This keeps them aligned with the company's weekly pulse.

Third, establish clear, measurable scorecards for each fractional seat. Because they are part-time, their time must be highly focused on execution and results. If a fractional leader cannot meet their weekly numbers or quarterly Rocks, they must be held accountable just like any full-time employee.

By treating your fractional leaders as true members of the team on your Accountability Chart, you ensure consistency, eliminate operational gaps, and show prospective buyers a highly structured, professional organization.