By Canopy Team
Anyone who has hired an executive knows that, at the highest leadership levels, raw talent and expertise in an area of specialty are only part of the package. To be truly successful in their roles, C-Suite executives must be equally talented in areas like communication, managing up and down, adaptability and strategic decision-making, to name only a few.
As critical as they are, these attributes can be more challenging to vet for in discovery calls and interview processes. And depending on the specific position you’re hiring for, certain qualities may be more beneficial than others. To that end, “What should I be looking for?” is one of the most common questions we get from founders, business owners and organization leaders.
To help you begin to answer it, we’ve put together one-page reference guides for each C-Suite role.
Each guide includes an overview of the fractional executive role, salary and fee comparisons (full-time vs. fractional), a list of scenarios in which a fractional executive hire can be ideal, and four key areas to look for to help you find the best possible fit for your organization.
Hiring a Fractional Chief Financial Officer – What You Need to Know
Hiring a Fractional Chief of Staff/Chief Operating Officer – What You Need to Know
Hiring a Fractional Chief Executive Director – What You Need to Know
Hiring a Fractional Chief Marketing Officer – What You Need to Know
Hiring a Fractional Chief Revenue Officer – What You Need to Know
Hiring a Fractional Chief Technology Officer – What You Need to Know
Hiring a Fractional Chief Human Resources Officer – What You Need to Know
These quick reference guides can absolutely provide you with a solid jumping off point; they are not meant to be exhaustive. If you’re interested in more detail for any of the executive roles covered in the resources above, check out the full guide: Demystifying Fractional Executive Hiring.
And while you can never guarantee that a new hire will work out the way you’ve envisioned, you can certainly increase your odds. Canopy is here to help you with your fractional hiring, supporting you and your team from start to finish. Tell us about your project here.