LoopyLuci Fractional Executive Patterns
Working as a fractional executive (CTO/CFO/CEO) — from engagement scoping and onboarding through value delivery, team building, and multi-client management.
When to Use
- Taking on fractional CTO, CFO, or CEO roles
- Structuring fractional executive engagements
- Managing multiple clients effectively
- Building and scaling teams as a fractional leader
- Delivering strategic value on limited hours
Fractional Framework
FRACTIONAL_ROLES = {
'fractional_cto': 'Tech strategy, architecture decisions, engineering hiring, vendor selection',
'fractional_cfo': 'Financial modeling, fundraising prep, board reporting, cash management',
'fractional_ceo': 'Strategic direction, fundraising, team building, board relations',
'fractional_cmo': 'Marketing strategy, brand positioning, demand gen, team leadership',
}
class FractionalEngagement:
"""Structure a fractional executive engagement."""
def __init__(self, role: str, client: str, hours_per_week: int = 10):
self.role = role
self.client = client
self.hours = hours_per_week
self.deliverables = []
self.milestones = []
def add_deliverable(self, name: str, estimated_hours: int,
due_date: str, depends_on: List[str] = None):
self.deliverables.append({
'name': name, 'hours': estimated_hours,
'due': due_date, 'deps': depends_on or [],
})
def utilization(self) -> float:
booked = sum(d['hours'] for d in self.deliverables)
return round(min(booked / (self.hours * 4), 1.0) * 100, 1)
Verification Checklist
- Engagement letter/SOW defined (scope, hours, duration, termination)
- Onboarding plan (knowledge transfer, stakeholder intro, tools access)
- Weekly cadence established (1:1s, all-hands, board)
- Deliverables tracked with clear success criteria
- Multi-client time management (time blocking, async work)
- Handoff plan for when engagement ends
- Confidentiality and IP agreements in place
- Professional liability insurance (E&O)