The Challenge: The company had a team of talented developers who excelled at the technical side of building their product. However, they lacked strategic experience and were making decisions solely from a technical perspective. The senior leadership team (SLT) and business owner, who were not technical, trusted the developers entirely. Without clear business alignment, there were constant delivery delays, no meaningful progress reports, and little understanding of the impact decisions had on the overall business goals. This misalignment led to stagnant growth and rising costs.
Our Solution: We introduced a Fractional CTO to bridge the gap between technology and business strategy. Acting as a mentor and strategic leader, the Fractional CTO provided visibility and understanding for the SLT, established reporting processes, and realigned the development roadmap with business priorities. This intervention brought clarity and ensured technical decisions directly supported the company’s goals, leading to more cohesive teamwork and timely delivery.
Outcome: With the guidance of a Fractional CTO, the team became better aligned with the company’s broader vision. Delivery timelines improved, and transparency across departments led to greater trust and collaboration, ultimately saving the business significant costs that would have resulted from ongoing delays.
Emerging Leader Struggles to Transition to CTO Role, Affecting Team Performance and Delivery
A young developer struggled in their transition to CTO, impacting team efficiency and delivery.
A Fractional CTO provided mentorship, strategic oversight, and established effective reporting, allowing the emerging leader to step up confidently and enhance team performance