What is a Fractional CLO (Chief Learning Officer)?
A Fractional Chief Learning Officer is an experienced L&D executive who works part-time across multiple organisations, building learning cultures, developing workforce capabilities, and implementing modern learning technologies.
The Fractional CLO Role
Fractional CLOs typically work 1-2 days per week, providing strategic learning leadership for companies investing in workforce development without a full-time L&D executive at £150-250k.
Key CLO Responsibilities
Learning Strategy: Design comprehensive capability development plans
Technology: Select and implement LMS/LXP platforms
Content: Develop learning programmes and career frameworks
Measurement: Track learning ROI and business impact
Culture: Build continuous learning and growth mindsets
Who Needs a Fractional CLO?
Growing companies investing in workforce development
Organisations undergoing digital skills transformation
Companies implementing new learning technologies
Businesses building leadership development programmes