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Practical views on growth, operations and AI for mid-market CEOs and boards. No hype, just what I've seen work.
AI & transformation22 Oct 2026 · 10 min read
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Fractional leadershipWhat a part-time Chief Operating Officer costs in Australia, how it compares with a full-time COO or an operations manager, and what you should get for the money.
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Fractional leadershipWhat a part-time Chief Revenue Officer, CMO or sales director costs in Australia, how it compares with a full-time hire, and what to expect.
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AI & transformationDay rates, monthly retainers and full-time salaries for a Chief AI Officer or head of AI in Australia in 2026, with a worked year-one cost example.
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AI & transformationHow to handle the hard conversations, egos and biases when a project needs to be shut down, without losing the people or the trust of the board.
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Growth & go-to-marketA staged go-to-market playbook for Australian mid-market companies expanding overseas: choosing markets, entry models, pricing and board reporting.
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Growth & go-to-marketFractional CMO vs marketing agency: what each does, what each costs in Australia, how both compare with an in-house hire, and when you need both.
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AI & transformationA free AI policy template (an AI acceptable use policy) for Australian mid-market businesses, with a traffic-light data guide and a 30-day rollout plan.
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AI & transformationWhat agentic AI workflows can really do for a mid-market business today, where they fall short, how to pick your first one and how to run it safely.
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Fractional leadershipThe signs you need a fractional CRO, how the role differs from a VP of Sales, when neither is right, and what the first months and the cost look like.
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Fractional leadershipThe seven signs you need a fractional COO, when a full-time or interim hire suits better, and what the first months and the cost look like.
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Fractional leadershipFractional, interim or consultant? A plain comparison of time, cost, accountability and when each makes sense for a mid-market business.
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AI & transformationWhen a mid-market company needs a Chief AI Officer, and how a fractional CAIO compares with a full-time hire or an AI consultant on scope and cost.
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AI & transformationA practical AI governance checklist for Australian mid-market boards and leadership teams, built on the National AI Centre's six essential practices.
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AI & transformationStopping a program is one of the hardest calls a leader makes. Here's how I recognise a project worth stopping, and how to do it well.
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Fractional leadershipMonthly retainers and day rates for fractional CROs, CMOs, COOs, CTOs and Chief AI Officers in Australia, and how they compare with a full-time hire.
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Fractional leadershipA practical look at how a fractional executive goes from diagnosis to delivery, and what a CEO should expect to see along the way.
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AI & transformationAI pilots often stall before production. Here's where I see practical, measurable returns for mid-market businesses, and the traps to avoid.
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