Think like a CTO

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Williamson, Alan,
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Shelter Island, NY : Manning Publications, [2023].
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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 executives
  • Creating long term visions and executing on short term goals
  • Interviewing, hiring, and terminating team members
  • Negotiating salaries and managing promotions
  • Architecting future-proofed systems
  • Handling security breaches and ransomware attacks
  • Putting together budgets and working with your CFO
  • Identifying and managing outsourced vendor opportunities
  • Managing and communicating bad news by leading with data, not passion
  • Being 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. Foreword by Ankit Mathur. About the technology The Chief Technology Officer balances business needs with the constantly evolving world of technology. Think Like a CTO helps you develop the skills and mindset you need to take on this critical role and emerge as a successful leader. Packed with insights from industry experts and veteran CTOs, this book shares practical strategies for navigating the high-stakes world of technology leadership. About the book Think Like a CTO shares hard-won lessons on how to thrive in the fast-paced role of Chief Technology Officer. Inside, you’ll learn to establish successful technology platforms and teams, with practical frameworks for software selection and implementation, bias-free interviews and performance reviews, and earning your place at the table with other senior leaders. You’ll appreciate the no-nonsense advice, insights, and war stories from CTO mentor Alan Williamson. What's inside
  • Building productive relationships with other C-level executives
  • Negotiating salaries and managing promotions
  • Architecting future-proof systems
  • Handling security breaches and ransomware attacks
About the reader For technology leaders working in or aspiring towards a CTO role. About the author Alan Williamson has advised numerous CTOs who were catapulted into the big leagues by private equity investment, acquisition, and rapid growth. Table of Contents 1 The Chief Technology Officer (CTO) 2 Managing up 3 Visionary planning 4 Building a team 5 Interviewing, choosing, and onboarding 6 Team management 7 Annual reviews 8 Technology decisions 9 Development 10 Contract management 11 Documentation 12 Security 13 Housekeeping 14 Company growth 15 You, Inc.

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[First edition].
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English
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9781617298851, 1617298859, 9781638351870, 1638351872

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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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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.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Williamson, A., & Mathur, A. (2023). Think like a CTO ([First edition].). Manning Publications.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Williamson, Alan and Ankit, Mathur. 2023. Think Like a CTO. Shelter Island, NY: Manning Publications.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Williamson, Alan and Ankit, Mathur. Think Like a CTO Shelter Island, NY: Manning Publications, 2023.

Harvard Citation (style guide)

Williamson, A. and Mathur, A. (2023). Think like a CTO. [First edn]. Shelter Island, NY: Manning Publications.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Williamson, Alan,, and Ankit Mathur. Think Like a CTO [First edition]., Manning Publications, 2023.

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5058 |a 1.4 Evolution from engineer -- 1.4.1 The first 100 days -- 1.5 Top 10 qualities for a CTO -- Summary -- Checklist -- 2 Managing up -- 2.1 Partnering with your CEO -- 2.1.1 The office of the CEO -- 2.1.2 Types of CEOs -- 2.1.3 Setting the tone -- 2.1.4 Tips for a successful partnership -- 2.2 Counting on your CFO -- 2.2.1 Getting a handle on your expenditures -- 2.2.2 Reaching out -- 2.3 Working with peers -- 2.3.1 Know your company -- 2.3.2 Speak their language -- 2.3.3 Find their pain -- 2.3.4 Think strategically -- 2.4 Taking over from another CTO -- 2.4.1 Celebrate, not disparage
5058 |a 2.4.2 Speak to the outgoing CTO -- 2.4.3 Discover the team -- 2.5 Presenting to the board -- 2.5.1 Know your audience -- 2.5.2 Format of the meeting -- 2.5.3 Your role -- 2.5.4 The dos and don'ts -- 2.6 Communications -- 2.6.1 Internal -- 2.6.2 External -- 2.7 Internal politics -- 2.7.1 The major types -- 2.7.2 Mitigating politics -- 2.8 Change management -- 2.8.1 Boiling the frog -- 2.8.2 Excitement committee -- 2.8.3 Valley of anguish -- 2.8.4 Consequences -- Summary -- Checklist -- 3 Visionary planning -- 3.1 The grand vision -- 3.1.1 The "what"/"why" part -- 3.1.2 The "how" part
5058 |a 3.1.3 Define success -- 3.2 Engaging with clients -- 3.2.1 Know your client -- 3.2.2 Your counterpart -- 3.3 Long-term planning -- 3.3.1 Timing is everything -- 3.3.2 Keep in mind -- 3.4 Incorporating seismic shifts -- 3.4.1 Decision paralysis -- 3.4.2 Identify the pillars of your vision -- 3.4.3 Watching the pillars -- 3.4.4 Looking for simplicity -- 3.5 Elevator pitch -- 3.5.1 Creating your pitch -- 3.5.2 Practicing and honing the pitch -- 3.6 Putting together a budget -- 3.6.1 What to include -- 3.6.2 Lay out the budget -- 3.6.3 Keeping track -- 3.6.4 Return on investment (ROI)
5058 |a 3.7 Near-term planning and expectations -- 3.7.1 Communication -- 3.7.2 Controlling the narrative -- Summary -- Checklist -- 4 Building a team -- 4.1 Different types of resources -- 4.1.1 Full-time employee (FTE) -- 4.1.2 Contracting individuals -- 4.1.3 Outsourcing to vendor -- 4.1.4 Onshore resourcing -- 4.1.5 Offshore resourcing -- 4.1.6 Comparison review -- 4.2 Knowing when to hire -- 4.2.1 Hiring events -- 4.2.2 Discipline matrix -- 4.2.3 Impact of not hiring -- 4.3 Sourcing candidates -- 4.3.1 Referrals -- 4.3.2 Recruitment agency -- 4.3.3 Headhunting -- 4.3.4 Graduate fairs/internships
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