Fractional consultants possess a highly specialized skill set, enabling them to self-direct, organize a team, and achieve transformational priorities with laser focus without the responsibilities faced by full-time executives. And they do all this in the most cost-effective manner. Bringing an objective point of view, free from internal politics, they’re able to solve specific pain in a highly surgical way.
Chaos to Clarity: Reshaping Budgeting in a $50B+ Business Unit Situation: The Chief of Staff for a C-level executive was responsible for OPEX and resource planning for a $50B+ business unit inside a global enterprise. His team did not have a finance lead to take responsibility for planning and tracking this portion of the budget. …
Transformation is more complex than flipping a switch. It requires a comprehensive approach encompassing business model development, stakeholder agreement, process and system changes, and, most importantly, behavior change. It can cause uncertainty and misalignment within teams and stakeholders.
In today’s fast-paced and ever-changing business landscape, quick but measured action is crucial for success. However, many established organizations need help implementing new ideas and driving transformation. This is where fractional consultants bring external perspectives, time management structure, and industry experience to the table. As long-time industry professionals, fractional consultants possess unique skills and experiences…
Streamlining Processes for Effective Portfolio Management & Governance Situation: Disjointed processes and misaligned planning objectives created rework and duplication in a large business unit of a Fortune 500 company. Keenan Reid Strategies was brought in to partner with a Portfolio Management & Governance team to architect and develop processes that harmonize different aspects of the…
When companies need to tackle short-term projects, many of them turn to outside help. However, the traditional model of hiring full-time employees (FTEs) doesn’t make sense for many situations, especially when budgets are tight and timeframes are short. FTEs and consultants serve very different roles. When hiring for a full-time position, it’s important to consider…
The leader of a $5B business unit hypothesized the partner channel offered a $500M+ incremental revenue expansion opportunity into the mid-market segment. However, the most current channel model was dated and based on a legacy business model that forced channel partners to directly compete with the company on price…
How do you get the best answers, outcomes, and results when working with a client? The answer is genuine caring. When you start a project, it’s easy to forget that you are working with another human being and not simply a client. Think about the people you are interacting with, understand their needs, and take…
Your team has been asked by the senior executive team to deliver a solution to a critical business problem.. Should you assign your top full-time employee (FTE) to the task, or hire a fractional consultant? It can be difficult to decide between leveraging the cost and bandwidth of a full-time employee versus bringing on a…
As a fractional consultant, you have the opportunity to work with some of the world’s leading companies and organizations. But achieving success as a consultant requires more than just technical skills. It requires an understanding of the market, knowledge of best practices, and an ability to build lasting relationships with clients. If you want to…
