How is this different from training?

A CKO focuses on capturing and sharing tacit knowledge beyond formal training.

Can you help implement knowledge systems?

Yes, we help select and implement knowledge management platforms.

What about expert networks?

Yes, we help build communities of practice and expertise directories.

How do you measure knowledge value?

We track knowledge reuse, time to competency, and innovation from knowledge sharing.

How is this different from training?

A CKO focuses on capturing and sharing tacit knowledge beyond formal training.

Can you help implement knowledge systems?

Yes, we help select and implement knowledge management platforms.

What about expert networks?

Yes, we help build communities of practice and expertise directories.

How do you measure knowledge value?

We track knowledge reuse, time to competency, and innovation from knowledge sharing.

Fractional CKO Services

Expert knowledge leadership on a flexible basis

£800-2,000

Day Rate

2-6 weeks

Time to Hire

50-70%

Cost Savings

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Key Takeaways

1Fractional CFOs work 1-3 days per week, providing senior expertise without full-time costs
2UK day rates range from £800 to £1500, depending on experience and sector
3Typical engagements save 50-70% compared to full-time executive hires
4Ideal for startups, scale-ups, and SMEs needing strategic leadership
5No employment overhead: no pension, NI, benefits, or notice periods

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What We Deliver

Quick Definition

Fractional CKO services provide knowledge leadership including knowledge management strategy, learning systems, information architecture, and organizational learning. Scale knowledge expertise to your needs.

Core Services

Our fractional CKOs deliver knowledge strategy, taxonomy development, learning management systems, best practice capture, communities of practice, and knowledge metrics.

Service Packages

Package	Scope	Investment
Knowledge Audit	Assessment and roadmap	1-2 days/month
Knowledge Programs	System implementation	2-4 days/month
Knowledge Leadership	Full function leadership	4-8 days/month

Our Approach

We assess knowledge assets, develop capture and sharing strategies, and build organizational learning capability. Our CKOs bring expertise from knowledge-intensive organizations.

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Cost Comparison

Fractional vs Full-Time Executive

Full-Time Executive£286k/year

Salary + Benefits + Overhead

Fractional Executive£106k/year

1-2 days/week average

Your Potential Savings

£180k+

63%

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Time Allocation

How fractional executives spend their time

Strategy30%

Operations25%

Leadership20%

Governance15%

Technology10%

Fractional CKO Services

Fractional Chief Knowledge Officer services provide expert knowledge management leadership to capture, organise, and leverage your organisation's intellectual capital for competitive advantage.

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Our CKO Services Include

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Knowledge Strategy: Enterprise knowledge management vision and roadmap

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Knowledge Architecture: Taxonomy, metadata, and content structure design

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Technology: Knowledge platform selection and implementation (Confluence, Notion, custom)

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Capture Programmes: Expert knowledge elicitation and documentation

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Communities of Practice: Knowledge-sharing networks and collaboration

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AI Integration: AI-powered knowledge discovery and recommendation systems

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How Fractional CKO Services Work

Phase	Focus	Timeline
Audit	Knowledge landscape and gap analysis	Weeks 1-4
Design	Architecture, platform, and governance	Weeks 4-8
Implementation	Platform deployment and adoption	Ongoing

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UK Fractional Executive Day Rates

Compare day rates across C-suite roles

CFOThis Role£800 - £1500/day

£1100

CTO£900 - £1600/day

£1200

CMO£750 - £1400/day

£1000

COO£800 - £1400/day

£1050

CDO£900 - £1450/day

£1150

CISO£900 - £1550/day

£1200

Rate Range

Average

Source: UK Market Data 2025

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Fractional vs Interim vs Full-Time

Choose the right engagement model

Aspect	Fractional	Interim	Full-Time
Time Commitment	1-3 days/week	4-5 days/week	5 days/week
Duration	Ongoing/flexible	3-12 months	Permanent
Annual Cost	£50-150k	£150-300k	£200-400k+
Best For	SMEs, startups, scale-ups	Crisis, transitions	Large enterprises
Flexibility	★★★ High	★★☆ Medium	★☆☆ Low

Costs are indicative UK market rates. Actual costs vary by role, experience, and sector.

Calculate Your Day Rate

Fractional CFO Earnings

Calculate Your Potential Income

Your Day Rate

£1,000

£750Avg: £1000£1500

Days Per Client/Week

2.5 days

1 day5 days

Number of Clients

2 clients

Weekly

£5,000

Monthly

£21,650

Annual

£240,000

Based on 2.5 days/week x 2 clients x 48 working weeks. CFO UK average day rate: £1000.

BetaThis calculator provides rough estimates for illustration only. Actual rates and salaries vary based on location, experience, industry, and market conditions.

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