Description
| Product ID: | 9781617298851 |
| Product Form: | Hardback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Title: | Think Like a CTO |
| Authors: | Author: Alan Williamson |
| Page Count: | 324 |
| Subjects: | Management decision making, Management decision making, Project management, Business mathematics and systems, Project management, Business mathematics & systems |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating An effective Chief Technology Officer shapes almost every aspect of a modern business. This book shares the experience and advice of veteran CTOs and industry experts for handling IT crises, leading tech teams, and creating an inspiring vision for your company. In Think Like a CTO you will learn: Effective interaction and relationship building with other C-level executivesCreating long term visions and executing on short term goalsInterviewing, hiring, and terminating team membersNegotiating salaries and managing promotionsArchitecting future proofed systemsHandling security breaches and ransomware attacksPutting together budgets and working with your CFOIdentifying and managing outsourced vendor opportunitiesManaging and communicating bad news by leading with data, not passionBeing the kind of leader that employees want to follow and emulate Becoming a CTO is an incredible accomplishment. It's also one of the hardest transitions a technologist can make. This high-power and high-pressure role demands skills that are rarely developed as a software engineer. Think Like a CTO shines a light on all the areas an aspiring CTO needs to master to succeed. You'll learn how to build incredible working relationships with the rest of the C-suite, transform a company with private equity, and recruit and manage your development team. With this book as your guide, you'll quickly become a trusted leader figure with an inspiring vision for your company. about the technology Every modern company is a technology company, and that makes the CTO one of the most important leaders in an organization. The CTO must plan a company's technology vision, build and lead the team to get it done, and effectively interact with business leaders, clients, and investors. A highly effective CTO is vital for a company's continued growth and success. This book will show you how to be that CTO. about the reader For technology leaders working in or aspiring towards a CTO role. An effective Chief Technology Officer shapes almost every aspect of a modern business. This book shares the experience and advice of veteran CTOs and industry experts for handling IT crises, leading tech teams, and creating an inspiring vision for your company. In Think Like a CTO you will learn:
Becoming a CTO is an incredible accomplishment. It''s also one of the hardest transitions a technologist can make. This high-power and high-pressure role demands skills that are rarely developed as a software engineer. Think Like a CTO shines a light on all the areas an aspiring CTO needs to master to succeed. You''ll learn how to build incredible working relationships with the rest of the C-suite, transform a company with private equity, and recruit and manage your development team. With this book as your guide, you''ll quickly become a trusted leader figure with an inspiring vision for your company. about the technologyEvery modern company is a technology company, and that makes the CTO one of the most important leaders in an organization. The CTO must plan a company''s technology vision, build and lead the team to get it done, and effectively interact with business leaders, clients, and investors. A highly effective CTO is vital for a company''s continued growth and success. This book will show you how to be that CTO.about the readerFor technology leaders working in or aspiring towards a CTO role. |
| Imprint Name: | Manning Publications |
| Publisher Name: | Manning Publications |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2023-04-05 |
