I've seen both - it depends on the scope of the engagement. Some clients will buy a certain amount of hours per week for a period of time, some fractional Chiefs of Staff will invoice billable hours, some might get paid out at certain milestones of a project or program, etc.
How are fractional CoS paid? Hourly, Flat fee?
I've seen both - it depends on the scope of the engagement. Some clients will buy a certain amount of hours per week for a period of time, some fractional Chiefs of Staff will invoice billable hours, some might get paid out at certain milestones of a project or program, etc.