{"product_id":"9781617298851","title":"Think Like a CTO","description":"\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\/Contributor(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eWilliamson, Alan\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManning\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\/11\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003ePaperback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eNEW\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn 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.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThink Like a CTO\u003c\/i\u003e you will learn:\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eEffective interaction and relationship-building with other C-level executives\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCreating long term visions and executing on short term goals\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInterviewing, hiring, and terminating team members\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNegotiating salaries and managing promotions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eArchitecting future-proofed systems\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHandling security breaches and ransomware attacks\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePutting together budgets and working with your CFO\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIdentifying and managing outsourced vendor opportunities\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eManaging and communicating bad news by leading with data, not passion\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBeing the kind of leader that employees want to follow and emulate\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBecoming 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. \u003ci\u003eThink Like a CTO\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eForeword by Ankit Mathur.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the technology\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Chief Technology Officer balances business needs with the constantly evolving world of technology. \u003ci\u003eThink Like a CTO\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the book\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThink Like a CTO\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat's inside\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuilding productive relationships with other C-level executives\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNegotiating salaries and managing promotions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eArchitecting future-proof systems\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHandling security breaches and ransomware attacks\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the reader\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor technology leaders working in or aspiring towards a CTO role.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlan Williamson\u003c\/b\u003e has advised numerous CTOs who were catapulted into the big leagues by private equity investment, acquisition, and rapid growth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1 The Chief Technology Officer (CTO)\u003cbr\u003e2 Managing up\u003cbr\u003e3 Visionary planning\u003cbr\u003e4 Building a team\u003cbr\u003e5 Interviewing, choosing, and onboarding\u003cbr\u003e6 Team management\u003cbr\u003e7 Annual reviews\u003cbr\u003e8 Technology decisions\u003cbr\u003e9 Development\u003cbr\u003e10 Contract management\u003cbr\u003e11 Documentation\u003cbr\u003e12 Security\u003cbr\u003e13 Housekeeping\u003cbr\u003e14 Company growth\u003cbr\u003e15 You, Inc.","brand":"Manning","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46506365616383,"sku":"9781617298851","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0452\/0886\/2873\/files\/Jacket_b30eca59-5fba-430c-a759-3a0f982c842b.jpg?v=1771351514","url":"https:\/\/massivebookshop.com\/products\/9781617298851","provider":"MASSIVE BOOKSHOP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}