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D11 Fractional Data Leadership - A Smarter Way to Build Capability Fast
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In this episode of unDUBBED, Sarah Burnett and Fi Gordon explore the growing trend of fractional consulting, particularly in the data space. They discuss the challenges of traditional hiring models in the fast-paced business environment, the unique benefits of fractional leadership, and what makes a great fractional consultant. The conversation emphasizes the importance of delivering outcomes, building trust, and the strategic advantages of leveraging fractional consultants to navigate organizational change and drive results without the overhead of full-time hires.
Takeaways
• Fractional consulting is a response to the fast pace of change in organizations.
• Hiring full-time data leaders can be expensive and risky.
• Fractional consultants provide leadership without long-term commitment.
• The focus of fractional consulting is on delivering specific outcomes.
• Building trust quickly is essential for fractional consultants.
• Organizations need to understand that fractional consultants are there to enable, not replace.
• Effective fractional consultants bring experience and frameworks to the table.
• The fractional model allows for agility in scaling teams up or down.
• Clear communication and alignment with executives are crucial for success.
• Fractional consulting can be a cost-effective way to test strategies before full implementation.
Links
Check out our Fractional Leadership Blog here
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Fractional Consulting
02:24 The Shift in Hiring Practices
04:58 Understanding Fractional Consulting
06:36 Defining the Role of Fractional Consultants
08:39 The Global Shift Towards Fractional Leadership
11:06 Qualities of a Great Fractional Consultant
13:03 The Difference Between Fractional and Traditional Consulting
14:39 Leveraging the Fractional Model
16:50 Balancing Fractional Leadership with Business Needs
18:29 Red Flags in Fractional Consulting
19:24 Building Trust as a Fractional Consultant
21:34 Unique Aspects of Fractional Consulting
25:13 When Not to Go Fractional
26:16 Deciding Between Fractional and Full-Time Consulting
27:52 Getting Started with Fractional Consulting
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