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The Fractional
Engineering
Playbook
How to scale engineering
without scaling headcount.
The complete guide.
A Guide for CTOs &
Engineering Leaders
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The Fractional Engineering Playbook
How to Scale Engineering Without Scaling Headcount
Everything we know about deploying and embedding fractional engineering teams — distilled into a single, actionable guide. The Fractional Engineering Playbook covers when fractional makes sense, how to evaluate partners, how to embed a team into your workflow from day one, and how to measure what actually matters. Each chapter includes decision frameworks, red-flag checklists, and lessons from real engagements. Whether you work with us or not, this book will change how you think about scaling engineering.
8 chapters · 5 decision frameworks · Partner scorecard
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Engineering Partner Scorecard
Evaluate Any Fractional Partner in 30 Minutes
A structured 6-category scorecard for evaluating fractional engineering partners. Questions to ask, what good and bad answers look like, and a scoring rubric.
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Fractional vs. Full-Time Calculator
The Real Cost Comparison Framework
A structured cost comparison framework for evaluating fractional teams against full-time hires. Includes hidden costs, ramp time, and total cost of ownership.
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Team Embedding Checklist
30-Day Onboarding Playbook for Fractional Teams
A day-by-day checklist for embedding a fractional engineering team into your workflow. Covers tooling, access, communication, code review, and the first sprint.
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