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The CTO: Evolving The Role of Chief Technology Officers

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Shifts in CTO Responsibilities Over Time The Chief Technology Officer (CTO) role has evolved dramatically over the past few decades, driven by rapid technological advancements and shifting business landscapes. They help propel organizations toward achieving their digital transformation objectives.

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Strategic planning: How CIOs can build the best possible future

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Organizations erroneously believe that 100% of the value of strategic planning for the future lies in determining “what comes next” or putting a stake in the ground regarding “where we want to be.” Paraphrasing political pollster James Carville, “It’s not the technology, stupid.”

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CIOs’ lack of success metrics dooms many AI projects

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A lack of planning In addition, the percentage of CIOs who can’t tell if their AI POCs are successful suggests a lack of strategic planning before the projects are launched , says Michael Stoyanovich, vice president and senior consultant at Segal, a consulting firm focused on human resources and employee benefits.

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Ways to ward off a doomed stakeholder management strategy

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In our strategic plan, instead of referring to it as shadow IT, we added something called client technologist enablement,” he says. Since USF made it an area of focus to enable the teams working on technology outside of IT, Fernandes included a set of metrics in the strategic plan to track how much IT helps client technologists.

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Comparing Interim Executives & Consultants: Aligning with Your Strategic Objectives

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For example, consider a technology company undergoing a digital transformation. An interim Chief Technology Officer could be brought in to oversee the implementation of new technological systems, ensuring that the transition enhances operational efficiency without disrupting ongoing projects.

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Building a better future: The enterprise architect’s role in leading organizational transformation

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With C-suite leaders under increasing pressure to align technology with strategic objectives, many experience that roles — whether CEO, CFO or even CTO — lack the deep technical insight needed to bridge the gap between business and technology. The CTO and CIO handle IT management and technological innovation.

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Becoming a CTO

Puppies, Flowers, Rainbows and Kittens

They are a director of engineering at a midsize startup and just got their first headhunter inquiry for a CTO role. I realized that while there are some books on technology leadership careers, there aren’t many resources explaining the most senior levels. I’ve been a CTO for five and a half years.

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