Engagement Options
Three ways to work together
Every engagement starts with a conversation about the organization's priorities — these are the typical shapes that conversation leads to.
Fractional CHRO Retainer
Ongoing executive-level HR leadership delivered through a recurring advisory relationship.
Ideal client
Organizations that want a senior HR voice at the leadership table on an ongoing basis.
Typical situations
- · Between permanent HR leaders
- · Scaling and need executive HR capability now
- · Want board/executive reporting on people strategy
What's typically included
- · Regular executive meetings
- · Leadership-team support
- · Strategic-priority management
- · Board or executive reporting
- · Organizational initiatives
- · People-strategy development
- · Senior HR decision support
- · Ongoing transformation guidance
Executive HR Advisory
Focused strategic guidance for executives, business owners, boards, or internal HR leaders.
Ideal client
Leaders who need targeted expertise on a specific decision, project, or transition — not a standing retainer.
Typical situations
- · A specific organizational problem needs an outside perspective
- · Internal HR leadership wants a second opinion
- · A leadership transition is underway
What's typically included
- · Executive consultation
- · Organizational problem-solving
- · Leadership coaching
- · Strategic reviews
- · Decision support
- · Project guidance
- · Second-opinion advisory
- · Transition support
People & Organizational Readiness Assessment
A structured assessment resulting in a prioritized 90-day roadmap.
Ideal client
Leadership teams that want a clear, prioritized starting point before committing to a larger engagement.
Typical situations
- · Not sure where to start
- · Want an outside, structured read on organizational readiness
- · Preparing for a bigger change (growth, acquisition, leadership transition)
What's typically included
- · Days 1–30: Assess — executive interviews, organizational review, HR infrastructure assessment, leadership and role review, risk and readiness evaluation, current-state analysis
- · Days 31–60: Design — organizational recommendations, role and accountability recommendations, people-strategy priorities, leadership recommendations, future-state design, 90-day implementation planning
- · Days 61–90: Activate — leadership rollout, process implementation, manager communication, priority execution, progress measurement, executive summary and recommendations
No engagement result or business outcome is guaranteed. Scope, fees, and terms are confirmed in a written proposal before any engagement begins.