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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. With technology evolving rapidly, CTOs must stay on top of the latest trends to keep their organizations ahead.

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Evaluating Leadership Potential: Beyond Performance Metrics

N2Growth Blog

Philippe Gilet CTO and Leadership Development Expert Philippe Gilet is a technology leader and manager coach with deep expertise in strategic leadership assessment, team development, and corporate innovation. As CTO & co-founder of Aledia, he has led groundbreaking R&D initiatives.

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The Benefits of a Chief Transformation Officer for Growth

N2Growth Blog

To tackle these issues, for the past five years, the new trend in executive hiring has been the Chief Transformation Officer (CTO) role. This is where the CTO role gets into the spotlight. This is an arduous task, especially if the CTO doesn’t hold the proper authority or have the support of the Executive Board.

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An Innovation Action Plan for the New CTO

Innovation Excellence

Finding and Growing Innovation Islands Inside a Large Company GUEST POST from Steve Blank How does a newly hired Chief Technology Officer (CTO) find and grow the islands of innovation inside a large company? How not to waste your first … Continue reading →

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Narrative Leadership: The Power of Stories to Navigate Uncertainty and Retain Top Talent

Decker Communication

After the fourth round of layoffs at a major enterprise software company, the CTO noticed something counterintuitive: the engineering teams with the highest retention weren’t those with the most stable projects or highest compensation. Silicon Valley stumbled upon this same insight through crisis.

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3 ways to self-promote without self-promoting

Career Advancement

The CTO wrote back, “Thanks for pointing this out and congratulations to the team. The CTO recognized that sometimes work that goes well goes unnoticed, yet, he said, “It is important we educate the business on the value we bring.”. Yet it still reflects well on him. The CEO and senior leadership were much appreciative.”

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Finding the Route from CTO to CEO

CEO Insider

Making the move from CTO to CEO was a daunting experience for me: after all, I had spent a large part of my career working behind the scenes. Now, I was going to be the face of a company, taking on new responsibilities that encapsulated a whole other realm of leadership than what I had […].

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