What is Fractional Consulting?
Fractional consulting has been described as a newer approach to consulting. In fractional consulting, organizations hire highly experienced consultants on a continuous, part-time basis.
Fractional consulting’s growth in recent years has been associated with small and medium organizations looking for expertise and guidance yet do not need the consulting service full-time.
In other situations, an organization wants to fill a role need or access specific expertise where they do not have an internal employee filling that role.
Fractional consultants tend to work with clients continuously, providing advice and support as needed rather than in full-time or project-based roles.
A unique role & game-changing solutions
Whether you’re a start-up with an eye on growth and expansion, or a seasoned business needing a gap filled or an expert who can provide flexible, specialized support while you focus on daily operations, Ignite Leadership can step in as part of your team.
Fresh Perspectives
- Because we are not part of the internal team, we bring fresh perspectives and different solutions for the challenges you are facing.
- Our ability to integrate social and environment impact into organizational systems and culture sets us apart.
High Level Strategic Support
- Our years of experience in numerous roles and sectors allows us to focus on high level strategy and how it relates to business objectives, goals and daily operations.
Results-Focused
- Our focus is getting the job done so you reach your goals, experience desired outcomes and successfully navigate the changes that will be a difference maker for you.
Goals & Timelines On-Track
- The demands on your time as a new start-up or business executive leading change initiatives or addressing challenges withing your team or operation can shift your focus from growth to day-to-day. We can step-in to keep your goals and related timelines top of mind and on-track.
Transformative Improvements
- We have extensive organizational change experience in leading projects, growing business and creating high-functioning teams. Our services can help you gain amazing improvements in operational efficiency.
Some areas we have provided fractional consulting services for clients include: (click topic to read more)
Business Growth and Strategy
We have worked with business leaders and entrepreneurs on setting strategic plans, establishing the objectives and focus needed to grow the organization and integrate their vision, purpose and values into business effectively.
Business Systems
Let us help you create a solid foundation for growth. We can help you review existing systems and identify ways to improve efficiencies and save time and money.
Policy & Procedure Development & Updating
Clear policies and procedures are important to provide a foundation for which the organization meets regulatory & compliance requirements, provides employees with the guidance to perform their duties and understand expectations or specifies the steps taken when undesirable issues arise.
Policies and procedures also help organizations to limit their risk, Having clear, up-to-date policies and procedures will enable your organization to achieve stated goals, comply with regulations, and ensure safety and quality while supporting employees with important direction.
Employee Onboarding or Operations Manuals
The secret to successful on-boarding is ensuring every new employee to your organization has all the information they need. The first few days can be overwhelming as they face a new environment and new information. If English is their second language, another layer of complexity is added.
Our employee manuals assemble key information needed by every employee about your organization. This is a difference maker for team members to have a smooth and welcoming transition. We cover key topics including paydays, scheduling, union agreements (if applicable), vacation, sick time, training, safety policies and more.
Operations manuals act as a resource for employees while on the job. The information included provides the support, instructions and resources needed for situations which may occur very occasionally, for new employees, or to meet operational, regulatory or health & safety requirements.
Volunteer On-boarding
Like employee on-boarding, it is important for organizations who utilize volunteers to establish a clear & effective on-boarding process, along with operational resources to assist them in meeting expectations and delivering great service. Although unpaid, volunteers require the same support and information about how the organization operates as paid employees.
360-degree Verbal Assessments
Our approach in conducting 360 degree evaluations involves focused interviews with each person identified to participate in the assessment process. The diverse input from superiors, peers and direct reports provides a full spectrum of constructive feedback on strengths & weaknesses, eliminating individual biases.
As an employee or leadership development tool, our verbal interviews enable us to delve into comments that arise so we can better understand employee positions or ideas for improvement. Verbal assessment interviews help overcome and minimize the negative bias traditionally observed during online evaluations. Our assessment report is written as a compilation of all the constructive feedback received (both positive and negative) including ideas for change.
Leadership Advisory
Our involvement in an advisory role has offered our clients the support and experience needed to foster rapid growth and leadership oversight or support. Our experience enables us to set and guide strategic direction, foster leadership within the team at any level, and to navigate through growth or specific challenges or transitions effectively.