Think like a CTO
(eBook)
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Contributors
Mathur, Ankit, writer of foreword.
Published
Shelter Island, NY : Manning Publications, [2023].
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eBook
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[First edition].
ISBN
1617298859, 1638351872, 9781617298851, 9781638351870
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1 online resource (320 pages) : illustrations
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English
Notes
Bibliography
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. Manning Publications.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Williamson, Alan and Ankit, Mathur. Think Like a CTO Manning Publications, 2023.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Williamson, Alan,, and Ankit Mathur. Think Like a CTO [First edition]., Manning Publications, 2023.
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| 505 | 0 | |a Intro -- Think Like a CTO -- Copyright -- dedication -- contents -- front matter -- foreword -- preface -- acknowledgments -- about this book -- Who should read this book -- How this book is organized: A roadmap -- liveBook discussion forum -- about the author -- 1 The Chief Technology Officer (CTO) -- 1.1 What makes a Chief Technology Officer -- 1.2 Different types of CTOs -- 1.2.1 Prestartup, in name only -- 1.2.2 Funded startup: The technology expert with money -- 1.2.3 Established company: Their first CTO -- 1.2.4 Established company with CTO -- 1.3 Determining whether we need a CTO | |
| 505 | 8 | |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 | |
| 505 | 8 | |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 | |
| 505 | 8 | |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) | |
| 505 | 8 | |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 | |
| 520 | |a 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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