Fractional. Done Right.

What makes a Fractional CTO engagement successful?

The most successful engagements share three things: commitment from leadership, openness about what’s not working, and willingness to change direction when needed. We bring experience and structure - you bring the candour and context. When both sides show up with that mindset, progress comes fast and lasts.

What does a typical engagement look like, in practice?

Most engagements involve close, ongoing collaboration - usually one to three days a week integrated with your leadership rhythm. We’re there for the decisions that matter: guiding technical choices, shaping priorities, and taking weight off the people carrying the load. The goal is simple - less noise, more direction. Calm, clarity, and progress without adding meetings or complexity.

How do you get up to speed on our business quickly?

We start by listening. Conversations with key stakeholders, reviews of your architecture, tools, and critical projects. We ask hard questions early - the kind that surface where things align, and where they don’t. From there, we build a clear, practical plan that moves you forward fast without months of discovery delay.

What if we decide to hire a full-time CTO?

That’s often the goal - and we’ll help you make it a success. We define the role clearly, assist with hiring, assess candidates, and support the transition. Some clients move quickly; others keep us alongside to mentor or provide continuity. Either way, our measure of success is that you no longer need us day to day.

How do we know if we're 'ready' for a Fractional CTO?

You're probably ready if you're making important technology decisions but lack dedicated senior leadership to shape or challenge them. That might mean scaling a team, modernising systems, or needing a credible voice in board discussions. The clearest sign? You're ready to lead technology intentionally, not reactively.

Do you only work with organisations that use Microsoft technology?

No - but it's where we add the most distinctive value. Most organisations we work with have Microsoft at the core of their operations, because that's where our depth of experience creates the clearest advantage. But leadership is leadership. If your challenge is strategic - aligning technology to business outcomes, building capability, navigating complexity - the principles and the approach are the same regardless of the stack.

How is this different from hiring a business consultant?

Consultants advise. Fractional CTOs lead. We don't drop in with a deck and a framework. We embed within your business, work alongside your team, and own outcomes with you. The result isn't a report - it's real progress that you'll feel every week.

Are you a Microsoft Partner? Do you sell licenses or implementation services?

No. We're completely independent. We don't hold partner agreements, earn referral fees, or benefit commercially from any vendor relationship. That independence is deliberate - it means our advice is shaped entirely by what's right for your business, not by what's profitable for a vendor. When we recommend Microsoft investment, it's because the evidence supports it. When we recommend against it, we say that too.

How long before we see tangible impact?

You’ll see momentum early, usually within 30 to 60 days. That might be clarity on priorities, alignment across the team, or unblocking a key technical challenge. The longer-term impact builds from there - stronger decisions, better delivery, and a calmer, more confident organisation.

Can you support us if we already have a Head of IT or Tech Director?

Absolutely. We often work alongside existing leaders to extend their influence, strengthen their confidence, and give them air cover when the pressure rises. Our job isn’t to replace them - it’s to help them grow, and help you get the best out of your team.

What does this typically cost?

Pricing reflects the level of leadership and presence you need - typically between £3,000 and £8,000 per month. There’s no lock-in, no access fee, and no extra layers to manage. You get seasoned leadership, scaled to your business - and complete transparency from day one.

What if we're considering moving away from Microsoft?

Then you need someone who understands what you're moving away from, and why that matters. Migration decisions are rarely as clean as they look on paper - they carry hidden dependencies, licensing implications, and capability trade-offs that only surface with deep platform knowledge. We'll help you make that decision clearly, and if moving is right, we'll help you do it well.