Fractional CDO Service
Not every company needs a full-time Chief Digital Officer (CDO) – but every company needs digital leadership. We serve as your on-demand CDO, integrating strategy, analytics, and AI into your operations. Our flagship service, Fractional CDO-as-a-Service, gives you executive-level digital leadership without the full-time cost – aligning your strategy, data stack, and teams to drive measurable outcomes.
Fractional CDO Offer Stack
Our Offer Stack meet clients at different stages of digital maturity, from “I just need clarity” to “we need a full digital strategy and execution partner”.
A fractional Chief Data Officer embedded in your business — leading data strategy, governance, AI adoption, and team enablement. We transform how your organization plans, measures, and executes using data, while building the internal capability to sustain it.
We go beyond advice or short sprints — we become your embedded and strategic partner driving digital maturity, execution discipline, and measurable ROI across the year.
Who is This For?
Designed specifically for small and mid-sized businesses that need executive leadership without the full-time headcount.
- Businesses lacking an internal Chief Data Officer.
- Organizations struggling with unstructured data governance.
- Companies ready to adopt AI but missing a strategic roadmap.
Bridging the gap between "No Data Strategy" and "Enterprise Scale"
Deliverables
12-Month Partnership
What You'll Get
- Continuity and accountability over the long term.
- A single point of leadership for all digital and analytics initiatives.
- Predictable access to a senior data executive without full-time cost.
PACE Framework Execution
What You'll Get
- Structured transformation methodology.
- Measurable milestones at each stage.
- Cross-functional integration of analytics, technology, and leadership.
Executive Steering Sessions
What You'll Get
- Keeps leadership aligned and accountable.
- Turns data into board-ready narratives.
- Prevents strategy drift by maintaining continuous focus.
KPI Governance Setup
What You'll Get
- A compliant and trustworthy data environment.
- Elimination of data silos and metric duplication.
- Foundation for scaling AI safely and responsibly.
Change Management
What You'll Get
- Smooth adoption of new technologies and workflows.
- Empowered employees who understand “why” change is happening.
- Sustained cultural shift toward data-driven thinking.
Quarterly Reviews
What You'll Get
- Proof of value to executives and stakeholders.
- Continuous improvement based on real metrics.
- Confidence that data investments are paying off.
Outcome
By the end of our partnership, your organization will have transformed from data-reactive to data-native.
"In essence, we become your Chief Digital Officer on demand with executive depth and startup agility."
Add-On Options
Tailor the partnership to your specific needs.
Digital Health Check
A comprehensive audit of your current data stack and processes.
Training Pack
Intensive workshops to upskill your analytics team.
AI Governance Setup
Establish ethical and secure AI usage policies.
Executive Dashboard
Custom build of a C-level KPI system.
Retainer + Training
A hybrid model for ongoing support and education.
Who is This For?
Ideal for mid-sized organizations that already collect data but lack integration, clarity, or a roadmap. Organizations with fragmented data systems, manual reporting loops, or leadership uncertainty about “where to start” with AI and analytics.
Deliverables
Data & AI Maturity Audit (People, Process, Tools)
What You'll Get
- Clarity on what’s working and what’s missing.
- Maturity score with benchmark against best practices.
- Concrete improvement plan by category (people, process, tech).
North-Star KPI definition & governance map
What You'll Get
- A unified KPI framework linking daily metrics to strategic outcomes.
- Clarity on accountability and data ownership.
- Consistent metrics across departments — no more conflicting reports.
Data-to-Decision Flow Architecture
What You'll Get
- A one-page “system brain map” executives can understand.
- Vendor-neutral recommendations for tools.
- Technical alignment between analytics, and leadership.
Quick-win automation roadmap
What You'll Get
- Fast ROI from simple process automations.
- Executive proof that data strategy delivers tangible savings.
- Pilot-ready ideas that build internal momentum.
Leadership workshop
What You'll Get
- Shared understanding of the analytics vision.
- Stakeholders buy-in and clarity on next steps.
- Practical playbook for execution.
Outcome
From confusion to clarity. By the end of the sprint, you walk away with:
- A diagnosed maturity baseline (where you stand today).
- A North-Star KPI framework (what to measure and why).
- A stack blueprint (how to modernize and connect data systems).
- A quick-win automation roadmap (what to do next).
Who is This For?
Founders, CEOs, or COOs who already have some data tools but lack digital direction.
Deliverables
Tangible hours/month of strategy sessions and reviews
What You'll Get
- Executive-level clarity on next steps.
- Structured decision support for digital projects.
- On-demand access to a fractional CDO for strategic alignment.
Quarterly data maturity assessment
What You'll Get
- A quarterly scorecard showing progress.
- Clear roadmap for what to improve next.
- Evidence for board/executive discussions.
KPI alignment & prioritization
What You'll Get
- Fewer, clearer metrics tied to strategy.
- Dashboards and reports that measure what matters.
- Reduced “data noise.”
Vendor/tool evaluation and recommendations
What You'll Get
- Avoids expensive tool mistakes.
- Vendor-neutral advice from an experienced data leader.
- Practical recommendations for integration and scalability.
“Ask-a-CDO” access for leadership questions
What You'll Get
- Rapid expert input when leaders need clarity.
- Confidence in data-driven decisions.
- Reduced dependence on external consultants for every small decision.
Outcome
Strategic clarity. Quick insights. Digital accountability. Leaders get the advantage of a CDO's brain without the headcount. We help them:
Cornerstone Analytics Digital Health Check
Snapshot your digital maturity. Spot hidden gaps. Start smarter.
Purpose:
Quickly assess your organization's digital readiness across data, systems, and decision workflows.
Outcome:
A personalized readiness score and next-step roadmap.