Fractional Change Management
What is Fractional Change Management?
It's a new service aimed at mid-size companies OR Technology implementation consultancies who need part time and flexible Change Management support with their tech projects.
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Fractional change management is a flexible way to hire Change Management expertise, without committing to a full time salary. It's a part time commitment. ​
The following scenarios may reflect your organisation:​​​
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You're mid sized and growing
You’re not a start-up.
You’re not a huge enterprise with endless resources.
You’re a growing organisation that needs things to work properly — without burning out your people.
You might need support when:
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Your current processes are clunky and manual
You know there’s a better way. But you need help redesigning workflows into clear, efficient, streamlined ways of working.
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A new system is coming and the scope feels unclear. You need someone to map the real impact across teams, roles, responsibilities, and workloads.
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You need genuine buy-in from your team but there’s hesitation. Quiet resistance. Or simply change fatigue.
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A previous rollout didn’t stick
The system technically works. But adoption is low. Training was rushed. Processes don’t align. You need an adoption reset and practical, role-based training that actually lands.
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You’re tired of tech-driven change. You want a people-first approach — where communication is clear, leaders are equipped, and employees feel supported instead of pushed.
You provide tech services and implement new systems
You build and implement great systems.
But even the best tech fails if people aren’t ready for it.
That’s where the change lens comes in.
You might need support when:
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You’re scoping a new solution and need someone to assess the organisational impact, stakeholder risks, and adoption barriers before the contract is locked in.
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The project has started… and it’s wobbling, resistance is growing. Leaders are unclear. You need structured change support — quickly.
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Your team is selling work without understanding the people impact. The solution makes sense technically, but no one has mapped behaviour shifts, training load, or leadership readiness.
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Your sales pitch needs a stronger edge and you want to demonstrate to clients that you don’t just install systems — you ensure adoption, engagement, and measurable uptake.
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You want to strengthen client trust with a comprehensive plan that will take them from where they are today to achieving their ROI.
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Your team need support with the client and pulling together all their teams and information into a cohesive framework.
Why choose a Fractional Change Manager
Three reasons why business owners prefer a Fractional approach to their executives:
Cost Effective
Avoid the six-figure salary committment of a full time Change Manager
Scalability
Adjust the hours of your executive on a project basis
Expertise
Gain senior level experience for faster results
Our 3-Step Process
Step 1 - Discovery & Audit : We assess your current project, team, change and plans looking at what has already been accomplished.
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Step 2 - Strategy Development : We craft a customised roadmap to deliver your business goals with change management activities, focusing on employee engagement and adoption.
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Step 3 - Execution & Optimisation : We work with your internal team to implement, test, train and refine the change management activities until you reach the results you need.
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What if you already have a team?
Already have a change team? No problem.
We work alongside your existing team, providing targeted support to boost their stakeholder management and drive engagement.
Here’s how it works:
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Understanding the Gaps: We start by identifying current state.
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Reviewing the Plans: Together, we evaluate your existing project plans, including the change management, engagement, communication, training, resource plans, and timelines.
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Assessing the Impact: We pinpoint areas needing attention and uncover barriers to stakeholder alignment.
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Co-Creating a New Strategy: We collaborate to develop refined plans and initiatives designed to re-energise / start the project.
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Delivering Results Together: Working hand-in-hand with your team, we help implement the new approach, ensure excitement and readiness for the changes ahead.
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With a fractional expert, your team gets the guidance and expertise they need to excel without losing ownership of the process.
Fractional Change Manager vs. In-House Change Manager
Feature
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Cost
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Commitment
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Expertise
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Speed
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Scalability
Fractional Change
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Lower investment
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Flexible engagement
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Over 50 projects in 30 companies
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Quick strategy execution​
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Adjust hours based on needs
In-House Change
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$180K+ per year
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Long-term salary and regulations​
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Limited experience
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Takes months to onboard​
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Fixed salary costs