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Think Like a CTO

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  • Product Details

    Author:
    Alan Williamson
    Format:
    Paperback
    Pages:
    320
    Publisher:
    Manning (April 11, 2023)
    Language:
    English
    ISBN-13:
    9781617298851
    ISBN-10:
    1617298859
    Weight:
    20.24oz
    Dimensions:
    7.375" x 9.25" x 0.6"
    File:
    Eloquence-SimonSchuster_05022026_P10038138_onix30_Complete-20260502.xml
    Folder:
    Eloquence
    List Price:
    $49.99
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    $44.99
    Publisher Identifier:
    P-SS
    Discount Code:
    G
    Case Pack:
    26
    Pub Discount:
    37
    Imprint:
    Manning
  • Overview

    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.

    Purchase of the print book includes a free eBook in PDF, Kindle, and ePub formats from Manning Publications.

    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.