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How do you define exit criteria for ending a fractional CRO engagement?
Direct Answer
To define exit criteria for ending a fractional CRO engagement, start with one owner (RevOps or revenue ops), your CRM and RevOps stack as systems of record, and 3–5 CRM fields or reports that prove progress. Run a two-week pilot on one segment before you automate.
Steps: 1) Define the revenue gap (pipeline, churn, GTM alignment) the CRO must close 2) Choose fractional vs full-time based on runway and board timeline 3) Write 30/60/90 deliverables tied to CRM metrics, not activity 4) Align comp, RevOps, and marketing on one forecast definition 5) Set exit criteria for fractional engagements before you sign
flowchart TD
A[Revenue gap defined] --> B[Fractional vs FTE decision]
B --> C[30-60-90 in CRM metrics]
C --> D[Forecast + GTM alignment]
D --> E[Exit or convert to FTE]
What good looks like
- CRO scope names CRM fields, forecast cadence, and board metrics upfront.
- Fractional engagement has a written handoff to full-time hire or clean exit.
- VP Sales and CRO roles do not duplicate pipeline ownership.
Common mistakes
- Hiring a fractional CRO without RevOps support to implement changes.
- Measuring CRO success on meetings booked instead of pipeline quality and close rate.
- No written scope — board expects full-time outcomes on fractional hours.
Bottom line
Fractional CRO work wins when scope, CRM proof, and exit criteria are explicit — treat it like a product launch, not a logo hire.
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