Shared leadership.
Solid infrastructure.
Room to breathe.
You started this work to make change, not to drown in admin, chase invoices, or spend your nights rewriting job descriptions. But the backend matters! Systems matter! And so does support!
Fly Buffalo’s fractional chief operations officer (COO) services provide the operational backbone organizations need in order to grow with intention, and in a way that won’t cause them to lose themselves in the process. We step in as a part-time partner to help you get organized, stay aligned, and keep moving forward.
We center people.
We build with purpose.
We honor the mission.
Examples of what a fractional COO can help with:
- Streamlining Operations – Improving systems, workflows, and processes to make things run smoother.
- Strategic Planning – Helping set goals and create a clear plan for growth and sustainability.
- Team Management – Overseeing staff, improving communication, and making sure the right people are in the right roles.
- Financial Oversight – Managing budgets, expenses, and resources to keep things financially healthy.
- Problem-Solving – Identifying challenges and finding practical solutions to keep things moving forward.
- Scaling & Growth – Setting up the right systems to help a business or organization expand effectively.
- Accountability & Structure – Making sure tasks get done, deadlines are met, and operations stay on track.
Here’s Why You May Need a Fractional COO
A fractional chief operations officer (COO) is a part-time operations leader who helps businesses and organizations run smoothly and efficiently, but without the full-time cost. They focus on improving processes, managing teams, and planning for growth.
For small teams, startups, or orgs in transition, operations often fall to someone who is already overwhelmed. That leads to burnout, disorganization, stalled growth, and has a negative impact on morale.
Fly Buffalo Consulting Group steps in to fix that! By handling the behind-the-scenes work such as process improvement, team management, and systems setup, you can focus on your mission. We can work with you on a short-term basis, for specific projects, or for a longer-term arrangement, finding a solution that meets your needs and fits within your budget.
Do You Need a Consultant or a Fractional COO?
Consultants advise you and work with you to create a plan. But implementation and oversight. is up to you and your team. give you a plan. A fractional COO actually helps run the plan by becoming a part of your team, actively managing operations, making decisions, and driving execution.