Fractional Leadership - Big Capability without the cost

Fractional Leadership: Big Capability Without the Full-Time Cost
Join an experienced panel featuring Sheryl Long (Seven Consulting), John Roberts Sabaki, and Tracey Olivier as they explore the growing role of fractional leadership in today's business environment. Collectively bringing decades of executive, governance, operational, and strategic experience across a range of industries, our panellists will share practical insights into how businesses can access high-level expertise, accelerate growth, strengthen capability, and navigate change without the commitment of a full-time executive appointment. Whether you're scaling, restructuring, or seeking specialist leadership, this session will provide valuable perspectives and real-world examples.
This practical and candid session explores the rise of fractional management and why more SMEs are leveraging experienced leaders on a part-time, project, or strategic basis to accelerate growth, improve capability, and reduce risk.
The will unpack:

• What fractional leadership actually is
• When a business is ready for it
• The difference between consulting and embedded leadership
• How fractional CFOs, HR leaders, marketers, COOs, and digital specialists can add value
• Common mistakes businesses make when scaling
• How to access senior expertise without committing to full-time salaries

This session is designed for business owners and leaders who are:

• Growing quickly and feeling stretched
• Needing specialist capability
• Navigating change or complexity
• Looking to professionalise systems and strategy
• Unsure what role they actually need next