Fractional CxO - Leadership on Call
Plug-in executive for scaling without new hires | Reduce costs by over 25% and tap into new markets by leveraging the expertise, skills, and network of a fractional CxO.
Growth is flat. People are burning out.
Projects stall before they scale.
- Vision is there—but no one to drive it.
- Key initiatives are late, over-budget, or never land.
- The team is strong—but overwhelmed.
- You need outcomes, not org charts.
Lead
Step in to stabilize, align teams,
and re-ignite momentum.
Transform
Drive digital, operational,
and structural upgrades.
Hand-Off
Exit with a roadmap
and a ready-to-run team.
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Gap Analysis
(Days 1–14)
90-Day Game Plan
(Days 10–20)
Rapid Execution
(Days 21–90)
Transition & Coaching
(Days 60–90)
Stakeholder interviews & risk heat-map
Gantt + Agile backlog + resource plan
Weekly stand-up & KPI pulse
ROI score-card & next-step options
Alignment workshop (90 min), RAID log, success metrics baseline.
90-day critical path, story-point estimates & cost/scope trade-offs
Burndown chart, sprint demo & variance report
Before/After cost graph, lessons-learned deck & roadmap v2
Executive sign-off within 5 business days
Green-readiness score ≥ 80 %
target: < 10 % schedule slip; NPS of squad ≥ 8
>25% cost-savings; exec go/pivot/scale decision
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Gap Analysis
(Days 1-14)
Quick diagnostic to uncover bottlenecks, talent gaps, and delivery risks.
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90-Day Game Plan
(Days 10-20)
Targeted roadmap aligned with your KPIs, budget, and team velocity.
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Rapid Execution
(Days 21-90)
We lead key initiatives hands-on — agile sprints, vendor management, team alignment.
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Transition & Coaching
(Days 60-90)
We stabilize operations, hand back a ready-to-run team, and support next-gen leaders.
Results in the Real World
Choose the engagement that fits you best
Every option below starts with a 100 % free Discovery Call to walk through scope, timelines & pricing. No commitment required.
Fastest
Quick-Start Diagnostic
When the root cause is unclear
- 6–8 Stakeholder-Interviews
- Risk- & ROI-Heat-Map
- 90-min Executive Read-out
Clarity in 1 week; action plan ready by Friday
Pricing shared on Discovery Call • No lock in
Most Popular
Project-Rescue Sprint
When a live project is drifting
- Sprint backlog & burn‑down plan
- 4 weeks co‑delivery (on‑site / remote)
- Weekly KPI pulseboard
Back on track in 30 days.
Pay‑for‑progress model • Pause anytime
Continuous
PMO‑as‑a‑Service
When multiple initiatives need steering
- 1–2 days/wk embedded leadership
- Hybrid Agile/Waterfall toolkit
- Monthly benefits scorecard
Sustain control & ROI over 90 days.
Monthly retainer • 30‑day exit • Pricing on call
Zero‑Risk Guarantee
- Milestone Billing — pay only when measurable progress is delivered.
- 30-Day Exit — cancel the engagement anytime, no questions asked.
- 10-Day Results Promise — actionable project plan within 10 business days or your diagnostic fee is refunded.
This guarantee applies to every package and starts with the a free Discovery Call
Meet Dr. Michael Thiemann
Structure follows Strategy
- PhD Economics · ex‑CIO & Program Director
- Led €50 bn funding & 50+ global transformations
- Fluent in German & English · Conversational French
- Advisor—Harvard Business Review Council
- Author & columnist in Forbes, Börsen‑Zeitung & more
- Publishes the LinkedIn newsletter Entrepreneurial Edge Insights
Free & obligation-free
Frequently Asked Questions
How are your consulting fees structured?
I work in fixed-fee sprints. Milestones are billed monthly—only after documented progress. You avoid day-rate drift and know cost up-front. We discuss exact numbers once I understand your scope on the free 45-minute Discovery Call.
Do you work on-site or remote?
Hybrid. Critical workshops happen on-site; delivery sprints run remote for speed and budget. Typical cadence: 2–4 days in person per month, plus daily online stand-ups in CET / EST overlap. Travel is pre-approved and billed at cost.
Which industries and company sizes do you specialize in?
My playbook has unlocked value for 50+ projects across banking, fintech, manufacturing and tech. Best fit: companies €200 m–€10 bn revenue—complex enough for transformation, lean enough to move fast. That said, KPI discipline works in any sector.