WISDOM. EMBEDDED LEADERSHIP. MEASURABLE PROGRESS.
Turn complexity
into clarity.alignment.momentum.execution.
Fraction Force helps founder-led businesses and nonprofit organizations build the leadership, systems, and accountability they need to move forward with confidence.
Operational experience meets practical execution.
When the organization has outgrown the way it works
Growth should not create chaos.
As organizations grow, the systems, people, and processes that once worked begin to strain. Fraction Force helps leaders understand what is not working, determine what needs to change, and lead the work required to make it happen.
Too much depends on the leader.
Key decisions, knowledge, and follow-through remain concentrated at the top.
Strategy is clear, but execution is inconsistent.
Important initiatives compete for attention and lose momentum.
Roles and accountability have become blurred.
The team is working hard, but ownership is not always clear.
Growth or transition is exposing operational gaps.
Systems and processes have not kept pace with the organization.
Who we serve
Built for organizations at an inflection point.
Fraction Force works with organizations navigating growth, transition, and increasing complexity—particularly when stronger leadership and execution capacity are required for the next stage.
Business
Founder-Led Businesses
For founders who need the organization to operate with greater clarity, stronger systems, and less dependence on them personally.
Mission
Nonprofit Organizations
For mission-driven leaders who need stronger operations, accountability, and infrastructure to expand their impact.
A different kind of operating partner
We do more than advise. We help lead the work.
Fraction Force combines strategic thinking with hands-on operational leadership. We step into the gap between the vision and the execution—helping leaders establish priorities, strengthen systems, create accountability, and move important work forward.
Think
See the whole organization.
People, processes, systems, finances, and strategy are connected. We treat them that way.
Lead
Bring experienced capacity.
Executive-level operational leadership without immediately adding a full-time executive.
Execute
Turn plans into progress.
Clear ownership, disciplined follow-through, and practical implementation.
Our Services
We want your business to thrive.
Strategic support. Flexible hours. Services tailored to you.
FRACTIONAL COO SERVICES
We identify what is slowing your organization down—and lead the work to move it forward. From strengthening systems and managing operations to leading key initiatives, our support is customized to your priorities. Short- and long-term engagements provide experienced operational leadership without the cost of a full-time COO.
STRATEGIC PLANNING
We turn big-picture goals into a clear, actionable roadmap. Through a collaborative planning process, we help define your priorities, establish practical next steps, and create accountability for delivering results.
CLARITY ASSESSMENTS
Our comprehensive assessment identifies the strengths, vulnerabilities, and opportunities within your organization. We evaluate your people, processes, and systems to uncover inefficiencies, reduce costs, and define short- and long-term priorities for meaningful improvement.
OPERATIONS JUMPSTART
We help new and growing organizations build a strong operational foundation. After learning your goals, we establish the essential systems, processes, and organizational structure needed to support sustainable growth.
HUMAN RESOURCES
We help organizations build HR practices that support both their people and their goals. Our services include hiring, onboarding, benefits, performance management, workplace conflict, employee engagement, company culture, and leadership development—all tailored to the needs of your workforce.
TEAM WORKSHOPS
We design and facilitate customized workshops that bring leaders and team members together around a shared goal. Topics may include team building, leadership development, effective communication, and workplace culture. Because we lead the session, your entire team can participate fully.
INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SERVICES
We provide steady, experienced leadership during periods of transition or organizational change. Our team can oversee staff, operations, board communication, fundraising priorities, and key initiatives while maintaining organizational momentum. We can also support the executive search and onboarding process to help ensure a successful long-term leadership transition.
See clearly
Clarity
Understand the real issue before solving the visible symptom.
Lead intentionally
Alignment
Connect priorities, people, systems, and ownership.
Move forward
Momentum
Translate decisions into consistent, measurable execution.
How Fraction Force helps
The right level of operational leadership when you need it.
Every engagement is shaped around the organization’s priorities, capacity, and stage. The goal is not to add complexity. It is to create the clarity and leadership required to move forward.
Organizational Clarity
Assess the organization, uncover gaps, establish priorities, and define a practical path forward.
Embedded Leadership
Fractional COO, Chief of Staff, interim leadership, and hands-on executive support.
People & Infrastructure
Strengthen roles, processes, technology, people operations, and the internal operating foundation.
Strategy Into Action
Turn critical priorities into managed, measurable work with clear ownership and accountability.
The WISE FrameworK
How we think, lead, and make decisions.
WISE provides a consistent leadership lens across every Fraction Force engagement, from assessment and prioritization through implementation.
Wisdom
We consider the full organization and apply practical experience, sound judgment, and thoughtful leadership.
Insight
We ask the right questions, uncover root causes, and bring clarity to what is really happening.
Stewardship
We treat each client’s people, resources, reputation, and mission with care.
Execution
We turn decisions into action through ownership, accountability, implementation, and measurable progress.
Insight without execution creates another unfinished plan. Execution without wisdom creates activity without direction.
Our approach
A practical path from challenge to progress.
Discover
Understand the organization, its people, goals, and challenges.
Assess
Evaluate organizational health and identify root causes.
Prioritize
Create a focused, practical roadmap for the work that matters most.
Execute
Lead implementation with ownership, communication, and accountability.
Optimize
Measure progress, refine systems, and build lasting capability.
The Fraction Force team
Experienced people. Diverse perspectives. One shared standard.
Behind every engagement is a team with complementary experience in operations, strategy, people, and execution. We bring the right perspectives and practical support to your priorities—working together to help your organization move forward.
You do not hire one consultant. You gain the strength of Fraction Force Strategies.
Ready to streamline how your business runs?
Take our Operational Efficiency Scorecard to uncover your strengths, gaps, and the steps to a stronger business.
Embedded. collaborative. Sustainable.
A Symbol of How We Work
We specifically chose the owl for our logo because it represents wisdom, perspective, and efficient execution. An owl sees 360 degrees, viewing targets and obstacles from above, thus giving it superior perspective. It then employs this understanding to tactfully execute strategic movements to achieve the desired outcome.
Testimonials
Hear it from them, not us.
“Working with Kerri Burton and Fraction Force Strategies was a game-changer for our business. Kerri brought clarity, strategy, and structure at a time when we needed it most. She doesn’t just consult she partners. From identifying blind spots to building smarter systems, Kerri helped us realign our operations with our long-term goals. Her expertise, leadership, and ability to cut through the noise gave us the confidence and tools to scale with purpose.”
-Megan I.
“A refreshing forever partner! FFS is an excellent steward of solutions for her client’s complex requirements and timelines. As a partner on multiple challenging client projects, Kerri has provided a wide spectrum of optimization and process-implementation solutions, always delivering expertise, creativity, and commitment.”
Sera C.
“Fraction Force Strategies has been great to work with. Kerri has been a tremendous resource for my start-up. Her insights and guidance have been invaluable in setting my business on the right track. I hope to continue to work with Fraction Force Strategies as my new company grows!”
Rachael S.
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