Becoming fractional
Self-paced online training for product designers, product managers and engineer leaders that want to own their careers.
The Fractional UX Director behind all this...
Paula Mariani has been working as a Fractional UX and Product Manager since 2022, following more than 15 years as a UX Director in enterprises and scale-ups.
She is the founder of The UX Team, which places fully equipped product teams on a fractional basis in organisations that need expertise and leadership.
"I love enabling people to live their lives to the fullest, connecting with their true calling and most creative selves.
I began my solopreneurship journey in 2022 after 15 years as a full-time UX Director.
One of the key strategies that worked for me was transitioning into a fractional Product and Design Manager role and embracing a global lifestyle.
That’s why I’m passionate about sharing and promoting this format with others."
Much more than a training…
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A workbook to help you keep track of your progress and continue to stay on top of it even after the training is completed.
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Paula’s e-book “Director for a While” with her first 6 months experience as a Fractional UX Director.
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You will have access to the recordings and slides of all the sessions, allowing you to review and revisit the content whenever needed. Additionally, you will become part of a lifelong community that will provide ongoing support and connection.
When?
Whenever, Wherever. It’s self-paced.
What?
Two sessions 2 hours each, pre-recorded.
A workbook
Who is this for?
Senior managers and executives looking to transition into a fractional role.
Professionals in leadership positions seeking more flexibility and autonomy in their careers
Entrepreneurs and consultants interested in optimising their work-life balance while maintaining influential positions in multiple organisations.
Managers searching for a new full-time job that can benefit from the transition to explore new grounds.
Curious individuals who want to know more about the future of work.
Cost
The live program followed up by Paula is not available anymore.
However, now you can join the self-paced training 50% off. Pre order today. The program starts January 5th, 2025.
Unboxing the Sessions
The program will explore the fundamental concepts of being a fractional professional including the roles, responsibilities, ways of working and strategies essential for success.
Participants will learn how to adapt a full-time role to a one or two days per week role without losing impact and influence.
The program is hands-on, featuring use cases and real-life experiences to support all of these concepts. For the rest, we have chat gpt!
Chapter #1: Understanding Fractional Management
During this session, we’ll explore the current landscape of fractional work, illustrating the increasing demand for fractional executives across various industries.
Participants will examine the distinctive roles and responsibilities that set fractional managers apart from full-time executives, consultants, and advisors.
The session further focuses on strategic planning and time management, offering insights into setting realistic goals and managing expectations with multiple clients effectively when working one to two days per week.
We'll delve into mentorship and team growth, discussing ways to nurture internal teams within client organisations.
Negotiate contracts, set up efficient ways of working, and leverage their skills in various industries and settings.
Activities: Follow the workbooks and complete the exercises step by step.
Chapter #2: Implementing Fractional Management
We’ll analise strategies for healthy leads generator. We’ll explore the importance of the personal brand and how to build it to enhance it.
This session also focuses on pricing strategies for fractional managers and types of contracts.
We also emphasise the importance of personal growth, discussing life design strategies for managing personal time and achieving work-life balance, alongside continuous learning and self-improvement, all crucial for sustaining success as a fractional manager.
Activities: Follow the workbooks and complete the exercises step by step.