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The CTO: Evolving The Role of Chief Technology Officers

N2Growth Blog

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. However, as companies embraced digital transformation, the role expanded beyond technical management.

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Comparing Interim Executives & Consultants: Aligning with Your Strategic Objectives

N2Growth Blog

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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How to Evaluate Whether You Made an Effective Career Decision

Lead Change Blog

Tom made a major career decision 3 months ago: he decided to leave his position as chief information officer at a large manufacturing firm to become an entrepreneur and start a company to provide software that helps manufacturers improve the quality of their manufacturing process. There was no room for any missteps.

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Lessons in Leadership to Last a Lifetime

Leading Blog

Make it a point to keep the lines of communication open, so that team members feel free to speak to you about day-to-day operations. He was formerly Director of Research and Director of System Architecture for Akamai Technologies and was the Founder and Chief Technology Officer of Cilk Arts, Inc.,

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How an Online Grocery Platform Could Reshape Retail as We Know It - SPONSOR CONTENT FROM OCADO

Harvard Business Review

By Paul Clarke, Chief Technology Officer, Ocado. ” The immediate result has been a world increasingly awash with platforms and, if you aren’t operating one, many will label you a strategy Luddite. One of the more popular business mantras to hit town recently has been: “Forget products, think platform!”

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A Hands-Off Approach to Open Innovation Doesn’t Work

Harvard Business Review

In particular, large companies want to partner with small firms that have developed advanced, game-changing technologies. For the hands-on managers, nearly 80% of CEOs took the most active role; in contrast, hands-off companies relied much more on their R&D head or chief technology officer.

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Invest in Digital Marketing to Control Your Destiny

Harvard Business Review

Unhappy critics may well look askance at Barack Obama's performance as Commander-in-Chief. As campaigner-in-chief, however, this President is demonstrably without peer. His "Obama for America" fundraising , analytics and "get out the vote" operation was a masterpiece of agile electoral innovation and entrepreneurship.