As Integrators, we often feel “alone on an island” in our work. We are often the lone wolves (badass lone wolves, but lone wolves nonetheless) as we work to stay in stride with our Visionaries, hold our teams accountable, get out in front of issues, and build a vibrant culture in our organizations. Enter the peer group.

Peer groups are important places for learning, therapy (peers speak your language!), networking, and support. Integrators, with their ambivert personalities (a generality, though often true), can find peer groups to be key outlets for growth and as a way to share in the common challenges and successes they can face in their work. Whether you are a full-time Integrator or work on a fractional basis, find your peers, join them at their next gathering – and online – and behold the power of community.

Here are a few resources for you when looking for a peer group for Integrators!

The Female Integrator Mastermind (FIM) is the only international peer group of all female integrators. Their annual Summit, online forum, quarterly mastermind groups, and monthly learning sessions are a must for any female Integrator looking to connect, share, learn, and transform.

Authentic Brand is a group of fractional CMOs (Chief Marketing Officers) who strive to “overcome random acts of marketing®.” As part of their work, they host the monthly Integrator Community™. Held monthly, these free and confidential, 90-minute, virtual gatherings allow space for Integrators to hear from an industry expert and then share to solve their issues in break-out rooms, facilitated by an EOS® Implementer. The conversations are lively, always informative, and often lead to additional 1:1 connections as a result.

Rocket Fuel University’s Launch Pad is another stellar resource for Integrators and their Visionaries. Tools, online forums, assessments, and no-cost learning modules are available to all. In addition to the resources provided by Rocket Fuel, EOS Worldwide’s annual conference, slated to take place in person in both Orlando and London in April 2022, is an essential event to attend.

When working in an EOS®-centered world, one is bound to see the familiar faces of Visionaries, Implementers, and Integrators in many of the monthly forums and at the virtual and in-person conferences. This strong community of invested leaders speaks a shared language, recognizes how to work through issues, celebrates successes together, and supports one another like family.

Find your best fit with a peer group near you! Try them all, share what works for you with others and let us know what other groups we should know about. Dive in, share your own knowledge, and revel in the glow of your greater peer community!

If you are an entrepreneur and feel like your business is running you, while your team members are all rowing in different directions, a Fractional Integrator could be right for you. If you are a CEO dealing with the minutiae of the day-to-day aspects of the business instead of focusing on bringing the bigger vision you have to reality, a Fractional Integrator may be just what you need.

The term “fractional” is relatively new in the marketplace. Fractional marketing, accounting, and operational services – among many others - are now becoming more abundant. Acquainting yourself with fractional service offerings is powerful information to have as you make decisions about the health and future of the company you have set out to build. Read on for the five reasons a Fractional Integrator may be the right choice for your business.

You operate on EOS® – or want to – and just need help getting the system running smoothly. The Integrator is your second-in-command, taking your vision and making it a reality. Using the structure provided by EOS®, your team will understand where they are going and how they play a role in getting there. The Integrator is the do-er, putting ideas into action while holding you and your team accountable to getting them done. Paired with your clear vision, this is a powerful combination.
You’re seeking immediate value. Ultimately, Fractional Integrators can hit the ground running, bring value and expertise to the table from day one, helping Visionaries steer the ship in the right direction. Fractional executives provide small and mid-sized businesses with key knowledge and experience at times when an often-urgent need for immediate results are essential.
You recognize the need for an experienced, unbiased, and trustworthy perspective. As a small or mid-sized business, the value of an outsider’s perspective can be paramount to future success. Whether the goal is to improve communication, infuse a practice of accountability, or shine a light on hurdles holding the company back, a Fractional Integrator not only identifies these challenges, but also works with the team to ensure the right processes, tools, people, training, and tried-and-true methods are in place and followed by all.
You are ready to grow and need help getting the vision in place. So often, the issue in entrepreneurial businesses is a lack of focus. Fractional Integrators provide that laser focus. In companies already running on EOS®, that likely means returning again and again to the V/TO and core values, while implementing the processes and practices to keep the focus on those actions providing the most ROI. For companies who wish to run on EOS®, it means providing the structure and framework for success, providing clarity, vision, and traction.
You understand the value in shorter term investment for longer term gain. While the costs associated with a Fractional Integrator can be more than hiring outright, leaders of small and mid-sized businesses must recognize their individual short and long-term needs. A hiring decision can then be made to best serve the organization – whether part-time, full-time, or in a fractional capacity. A Fractional Integrator can serve as a stepping stone that will help take you to the next level, and then support you with a future handoff and support for the new full-time Integrator when the company is ready for that next step.

Now that you have the information to make an educated and informed decision about the right choice for your business, we’d love to share more about the value a Fractional Integrator can bring to you and your team. We’d love to chat!