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Definition: A part-time, ongoing advisor or specialist hired to own a function or provide expertise without being full-time.

Cost: Hourly rate.

Duration: Long-term, usually a set number of hours/days per week.

Commitment Level: Part-time, often a few hours or days per week.

Use Case: Provide steady expertise in a function you don’t need full-time (fractional COO, CIO, or HRBP).

Partnership Type: Strategic & relationship based.

Definition: A full-time, temporary leader or specialist brought in for a defined period to fill a gap, lead a project, or stabilize a role.

Cost: Hourly rate or project fee.

Duration: Short to medium term, usually 3-12 months.

Commitment Level: Typically, full-time or near full-time for the duration.

Use Case: Cover a leadership vacancy (interim CFO, CMO, or CSO). Lead a major initiative (merger, turnaround, system implementation).

Partnership Type: Immersive.

Definition: A specialist or consultant hired as needed for specific, short-term, or project-based work without ongoing commitment.

Cost: Hourly rate or project fee.

Duration: Short-term or one-off projects usually a few hours to a few weeks.

Commitment Level: As needed, flexible availability.

Use Case: Complete a specific project quickly. Fill immediate capacity gaps. Deliver short-term expertise.

Partnership Type: Flexible, transactional, but can evolve into recurring engagements.