Fractional. Done Right.
Not part-time leadership. Not borrowed frameworks. Not another suit with a roadmap.
Seasoned technology leadership and deep expertise, embedded in your business when it matters most.
Done Right.
Fractional leadership was created to solve a real challenge: how to bring experienced, strategic technology thinking into a business without the cost or commitment of a full-time hire.
Except it rarely works that way.
Too often, it's reduced to a templated consulting product: frameworks, slide decks, and sporadic check-ins. Process, not progress. Leadership in name only.
That's not how we work.
We bring embedded, executive-level leadership shaped by lived experience. Present in the moments that matter, fluent in the language of both strategy and systems, and committed to helping your team move forward with clarity and conviction.
The Leadership Gap
Technology decisions matter.
Not just operationally, but strategically.
Every business eventually hits a point where technology decisions carry more weight than they used to. You're presented with cloud migrations, transformation roadmaps, and AI opportunities - each promising to unlock growth. The direction you take has to be the right one for your business.
Your technical team is capable, but they need direction. Your board needs confidence that technology investments will deliver. You risk being caught in the middle, translating between complexity and strategy, wondering if you're making the right choices.
You need someone who:
- Brings technical credibility without needing the spotlight
- Understands the technical reality, and the business impact
- Has led teams through transformation before
- Provides guidance that's independent, and trusted
What Leadership Looks Like When It’s Done Right.
A Fractional CTO engagement with Enable Great isn’t a template or a time block. It flexes around your business reality — your people, your priorities, and the pace you need to move at. Every engagement is different, but these are the areas where leadership makes the biggest difference.
Strategic Technology Leadership
Clear direction on where technology should take you, and how to get there. Strategy grounded in experience, not theory. Decisions that connect technical detail to commercial intent.
Board-Ready Communication
Technology decisions explained without translation. Risks, opportunities, and investment cases that make sense to those holding the budget and accountable for the outcome.
Team Development & Capability Building
Your team gets leadership that lifts, mentors, and challenges them. We help capable people become confident decision-makers, and ensure you hire and grow in the right direction.
Vendor & Partner Navigation
Vendors are persuasive. We make sure they’re also right. Proposals get decoded, options validated, and negotiations managed by someone whose only incentive is your success.
Architecture & Technical Governance
Decision structures that scale with you, architecture that evolves without chaos, and governance that keeps innovation moving forward without creating drag or debt.
Crisis & Change
Leadership
When the unexpected happens: outages, security incidents, or key people leaving - you have steady, senior leadership that knows how to lead calmly through pressure and restore direction fast.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
Why do Fractional CTO services sometimes get a bad reputation?
Because too many firms deliver them like consulting retainers - templated frameworks, vendor biases, and quarterly reviews that don’t create real leadership. The model itself is brilliant. It just needs doing right - embedded, independent, and accountable for outcomes.
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 theatre.
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.
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.
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.
Do you work with our existing vendors and partners?
Yes. We work with your existing technology partners to make sure you’re getting the value you expect. When the relationship is strong, we help you get more from it. When change is needed, we help you navigate it smoothly and professionally - no drama, no politics.
Let’s enable something great together.
Start with a conversation. No pressure. No sales pitch. Just an honest discussion about where you are, where you want to be, and how we might help you get there.
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