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Fractional Executives: Building A Portfolio Career
15 January 2026

Fractional Executives: Building A Portfolio Career

After years of doing the hard yards in the corporate world; the pressure, the politics, the wins, the losses,, executives emerge with something far more valuable than a CV, they bring perspective, judgement.

Kelly MortonKelly Morton
GenXers: The rise in Fractional Leadership
15 January 2026

GenXers: The rise in Fractional Leadership

As a proud member of Gen X, I’ve been reflecting on why our generation remains a solid bet in the workplace, and why it’s important to put the spotlight on the rising trend of Gen Xers stepping into fractional leadership.

Kelly MortonKelly Morton
The Fractionals® Guide to the C-Suite On-demand
15 January 2026

The Fractionals® Guide to the C-Suite On-demand

What Does “Fractional” Actually Mean? The word Fractional simply means a part of a whole. In business, a Fractional Executive is exactly that: you get a fraction of their time, but the full weight of their experience.

Kelly MortonKelly Morton
Need a Fractional CxO?
15 January 2026

Need a Fractional CxO?

Why SMEs look to Fractionals to fuel growth The increase in the number of SMEs has significantly increased the demand for fractional executives in many ways: Flexibility and Agility.

Kelly MortonKelly Morton
New Strategic Workforce Model for a World in Flux
15 January 2026

New Strategic Workforce Model for a World in Flux

Executive Summary The World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2025 signals a period of unprecedented workforce turbulence. By 2030, nearly 40% of current skills will be obsolete.

Kelly MortonKelly Morton
The Economics of Fractional Leadership
15 January 2026

The Economics of Fractional Leadership

A New Pillar of Modern Leadership Introduction The Fractionals® recently commissioned some independent research into The Economics of Fractional Leadership, that is rapidly emerging as a structural shift.

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The Fractionals® Guide to Fractionals
15 January 2026

The Fractionals® Guide to Fractionals

A No-Nonsense Guide to Hiring a Fractional Executive? No founder rolls out of bed thinking: “I need a Fractional.” They wake up thinking Why is cashflow unpredictable or tightening? Why are leads drying up?

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Fractional Executives: The Strategic Advantage in Modern Leadership
15 January 2026

Fractional Executives: The Strategic Advantage in Modern Leadership

The way organisations think about leadership is undergoing a quiet revolution. The traditional model , hire a full-time executive, absorb the cost, and wait months for the right candidate, is increasingly out of date.

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The Swiss Army Knife of Executive Talent
15 January 2026

The Swiss Army Knife of Executive Talent

Fractional leaders are taking the business world by storm They’re sharp, versatile, and always ready to tackle whatever you throw at them (minus office politics!).

Kelly MortonKelly Morton
The Fractional Formula
15 January 2026

The Fractional Formula

In Formula 1, championships aren’t won by the fastest driver. They’re won by the team behind them, the strategists, the engineers, the pit crew who can change four tyres in 2.0 seconds and get them back on track.

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From Innovation to Revenue The Case for a Fractional Chief Commercial Officer
15 January 2026

From Innovation to Revenue The Case for a Fractional Chief Commercial Officer

Abstract Scaling tech and biotech organisations face a dual challenge: driving innovation while commercialising it in complex markets.

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Why Engaging a Fractional CFO Makes Smart Business Sense
15 January 2026

Why Engaging a Fractional CFO Makes Smart Business Sense

Why Fractional CFOs Makes Smart Business Sense In today’s challenging economy, scaling a business can be challenging, and most certainly requires financial clarity, investor-readiness, and strategic control.

Kelly MortonKelly Morton
Why scaling Tech and Biotechs need a Fractional CFO
15 January 2026

Why scaling Tech and Biotechs need a Fractional CFO

Why Scaling Tech and Biotech Firms Need Fractional a CFO Tech and biotech founders live in the most exhilarating, and unforgiving chapters of business.

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Why You Need a Fractional CPO in M&A
Fractional in M&A1 January 2026

Why You Need a Fractional CPO in M&A

Cultural Integration isn’t a soft issue, it’s a commercial one. Executive Summary For UK businesses involved in mergers or acquisitions, whether PE-backed, scale-up or corporate, much of the focus is on the deal mechanism.

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