Hire a fractional Chief of Staff — leverage for the CEO
A fractional Chief of Staff runs the operating cadence, cross-functional programs, and top CEO priorities part-time — turning executive intent into execution.
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- • No 25–30% placement fee
- • Vetted C-suite and VP operators
- • Fractional, interim, or advisory
When to hire a fractional Chief of Staff
Most companies hire a fractional Chief of Staff when the founder or existing team can no longer own the strategy function at executive depth. Common triggers:
- CEO is drowning in cross-functional coordination
- Weekly business review, OKRs, and exec cadence need an owner
- A big program (rebrand, replatform, expansion) needs a driver
- You want a full-time Chief of Staff but not yet
- Board reporting, investor updates, and all-hands need a real cadence
What a fractional Chief of Staff owns
A fractional Chief of Staff operates as your accountable Chief of Staff on a part-time basis. Typical scope:
- — Operating cadence: WBR, MBR, QBR, all-hands
- — OKRs, planning, and cross-functional program management
- — Board deck, investor updates, and internal comms
- — CEO calendar, priorities, and decision hygiene
- — Special projects and exec team execution
- — Handoff plan to full-time Chief of Staff
Engagement models
Fractional (ongoing)
1–3 days per week on a recurring basis. Best when you need executive judgment in the business every week, but not a full-time hire yet.
Interim (full-time, fixed term)
Full-time coverage for 3–9 months. Best for a vacancy, a fundraise, an M&A event, or a turnaround.
Project / advisory
Scoped engagement (10–40 hours) tied to a specific deliverable — a plan, a system, a hire, a diligence.
How much does a fractional Chief of Staff cost?
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Frequently asked questions
- What does a fractional Chief of Staff do?
- A fractional Chief of Staff runs the CEO's operating cadence, cross-functional programs, and top priorities on a part-time basis. They multiply the CEO's leverage without adding an exec team seat.
- How much does a fractional Chief of Staff cost?
- Fractional Chief of Staff retainers typically run $6,000–$14,000 per month, or $150–$350 per hour, depending on scope and hours.
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