03 / What we do
Organisation
Technology changes what a business can do; the organisation decides whether it actually does it. We work on structure, leadership capacity, product lifecycle and operating rhythm — usually alongside a technical programme.
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Who this is for
- Start-ups and growing firms for whom hiring a full-time CTO or COO is not yet realistic
- Established manufacturers diversifying into new technology and needing a lab, a team or a product function set up
- Leadership teams whose automation programme is stalling on decisions, not on engineering
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What we do
Fractional technology leadership
CTO / Head of Engineering on a part-time, defined-outcome basis.
Operating model & decision rights
Who decides what, on what cadence, with what information. Made explicit and written down.
Product lifecycle management
Stage gates, quality management and market feedback loops for physical and digital products.
Capability building
Recruitment, training curricula, lab and R&D function set-up.
Strategy
Technology, product and market strategy that names trade-offs rather than listing aspirations.
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How it runs
- 01
Analyse
Interviews, decision-flow mapping, a candid read of where the organisation is versus where the technology needs it to be.
- 02
Design
Target structure, roles, cadence and metrics. Sequenced so it can be adopted, not just announced.
- 03
Build
We take an interim role where needed and coach the people who will hold it permanently.
- 04
Deploy
A named successor, a working rhythm, and an exit date agreed up front.
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Typical engagements
| Engagement | Scope | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Fractional CTO | 1–2 days a week with defined outcomes and a handover plan. | 6–12 months |
| Operating model redesign | Decision rights, structure and cadence for one business unit or company. | 8–12 weeks |
| Function set-up | Stand up an R&D lab, product team or automation group from scratch. | 3–6 months |
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Related partners and companies
Talk to us
Tell us the problem. We will tell you whether we can help, who else should be involved, and what a first step would cost.