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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. The post The CTO: Evolving The Role of Chief Technology Officers appeared first on N2Growth.

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Leading Thoughts for May 28, 2020

Leading Blog

Chief Technology Officer at Better.com, Erik Bernhardsson on ruthless prioritization: “What I have come to believe is that: prioritization is the most value creating activity in any company. I DEAS shared have the power to expand perspectives, change thinking, and move lives.

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What BirchBox Founders Learned at Harvard Business School That Helped Ignite Their Company

Women on Business

They hired an experienced Chief Technology Officer, Liz Crawford. Simone Brummelhuis of The Next Women shares some of the lessons that Katia and Hayley learned at Harvard, which helped them achieve such quick success: They defined the brand and their elevator pitch. They purchased a key competitor in Europe, JolieBox.

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Lessons in Leadership to Last a Lifetime

Leading Blog

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., a start-up that was acquired by Intel in 2009.

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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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The ‘Old Economy’ Needs a Rocket Man

In the CEO Afterlife

Right away, he replaced the chief operating officer, chief marketing officer, chief technology officer and chief talent officer. Johnson had launched Apple’s retail strategy and was the man behind the aggressive store expansion a decade ago.

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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.

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