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Fractional Executive Leadership: How, When and Why

Fractional Executive Leadership: How, When and Why

A practical guide for founders, organizations, and executives working together with clarity and trust
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Responsible David Silva [xCTO]
Last Update 12/28/2025
Completion Time 45 minutes
Members 2
Advanced Business Startups
  • Intro
    1Lessons · 5 min
  • Module 1: Why Fractional Leadership
    3Lessons · 30 min
    • Outperforming yourself
      New
  • Module 2: Roles, Scope, and Executive Responsibility
    1Lessons · 10 min
    • Defining authority and decision rights
      New

This course is currently a Work in Progress.

We’re publishing the outline and core ideas first, and building the full content in public with community feedback

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​Read the outline and make your own conclusions 

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CTO/x - CEO/x - CMO/x -CCO/x - CISO/x - COO/x - Fractional Chief of Staff


What's in the course?


A collection of explanatory articles, storytelling exercises and playbooks to implement as a team

Covering:

  • Why fractional leadership? 

  • Understanding onboarding period

  • Designing playbooks, systems, and decision frameworks

  • Establishing technical, operational, or strategic direction

  • Moving into light supervision


Who Is This Course For


  • Founders and early leadership teams

  • Nonprofits, universities, and research initiatives

  • Internal innovation or R&D teams

  • Executives curious about fractional roles

  • Organizations preparing for fundraising or growth


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