What is a fractional COO? A fractional COO (Chief Operating Officer) is essentially a part-time COO, providing strategic leadership and operational expertise to businesses that might not need a full-time executive but still require high-level guidance.

Here’s a breakdown of typical responsibilities:

Strategy and Growth:

• Translating the CEO’s vision into actionable plans.
• Identifying areas for growth and developing initiatives to achieve them.
• Establishing key performance indicators (KPIs) or objective and key results (OKRs) to track progress and measure success.

Operations and Efficiency:

• Overseeing company operations and ensuring smooth workflow across departments.
• Identifying and eliminating inefficiencies in processes.
• Implementing new systems and technologies to streamline operations.

Leadership and Team Management:

• Working with department heads and other executives.
• Providing guidance and mentorship to leadership teams.
• Ensuring clear communication and alignment across the organization.

As a part-time COO, I have helped many young and small organizations develop frameworks that provide operational efficiency, strategic clarity, and cultural excellence, resulting in increased earnings and higher customer and employee satisfaction.