MY RESOURCES
Gallup Strengths Finder 2.0
While I use this assessment tool to better understand the nature of your team and company culture, it has also been a pivotal resource for me personally. I’ve used it to help guide career moves, better understand relationships, help form strategic collaborations and help understand which professional partnerships will be mutual wins.
Even if we don’t work together, I strongly recommend taking the time to identify and learn about your strengths.
Rocket Fuel by Mark C. Winters
Very often in partnerships or when entrepreneurs make their first senior hire there is a lot of overlap in roles and it takes time to understand how to delegate and trust. Rocket Fuel by Mark C. Winters provides an excellent framework for understanding the value of integrator/visionary duos, how to structure your executive teams for best success, and avoid many common and costly mistakes.
reads on The Fractional work model
The Job Most Entrepreneurs Don’t Think to Outsource
“You might already outsource your web design, your call center, your cleaning services and many other tasks. But when it comes to the C-Suite, entrepreneurs don’t often consider the option to outsource their chief operating officer.”
CEO’s Reap the Benefits
“Bringing on a fractional COO helps you in the day-to-day operations of running your company, allowing you to step back and focus on long-term strategies and giving you room to visualize the big picture for your company’s growth and direction. COO’s help support that vision and work to put it into action. Companies that are in a transition phase of new ownership or that are trying to scale fast may find the benefits of hiring a fractional COO invaluable.”
An Outsourced COO Can Take Your Business to the Next Level
“A COO’s role can be whatever you want it to be but it’s usually keeping “the business end” of the business running smoothly while assisting you to refine and realize your vision. It’s critical that the COO is a seasoned professional who acts as your key advisor in business operations because your expertise is in the business itself, not in operations.”
Fractional Employment: The New Employment Model
“Small-to-mid-sized businesses (SMEs) now represent just under 90% of employment in Canada. They are hungry for talent but often lack the revenue base to support having highly qualified, experienced employees work for them – especially at the leadership level.”
What Your Business Needs to Know About Fractional Hiring
“Fractional hiring is more than just finding someone who can keep the company’s books in order. When it comes to the financial health and stability of your business, it’s essential to hire someone with the knowledge and expertise of the role you want to fill. With fractional employees, small businesses can leverage the playing field and bring better management skills to a company at various levels rather than what would otherwise be available with a limited budget.”