Bringing in a Fractional Expert? Treat Them Like Part of the Team

Canopy Expert Nonprofit Advisor Yee-Ann Cho shares two keys to a successful fractional engagement: getting truly clear and aligned on the scope of work before bringing someone in, and then treating that person as a full member of the team rather than keeping them at arm’s length. She explains why onboarding a fractional expert properly, and using them as a true thought partner, is what sets both of you up for success. As a mission-driven leader, Yee-Ann Cho has helped to advance the work of a variety of organizations, from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to the Colorado Education Initiative to the University of Denver’s Daniels College of Business. Her career spans the social sector at the local, state, and national levels, with deep experience in philanthropy and nonprofits as well as education and government.