Author: Igor K
Designing Remuneration Packages Best Practices
Our Digital MBA for Technology Leaders covers a wide range of business, technology and skills-related topics. One of the lectures in Module 1 (Leadership & Teambuilding) goes into detail about remuneration packages and renegotiating better terms for yourself. It is one of the responsibilities of every technology leader that is not limited to the onboarding…
Onboarding Developers – Guide for Technology Leaders
When onboarding developers, you must always consider these four elements: technical empowerment, mentorship and collaboration, clear expectations and goals and continuous learning and growth. So think twice before delegating the entire process to HR without your direct supervision. That said, before we lay down the onboarding program, we should quickly go over these elements and…
Self-Leadership is Key – MBA Lecture Summary
In this article — effectively a summary of the lecture in our Digital MBA for Technology Leaders — Andrew Bryant, business coach and public speaker whose book on this subject is used in MBA programs worldwide, explains what self-leadership is, why you need it and how to develop it. What is Self-Leadership? Self-leadership is the…
CTO Bonus Structure Overview w/ Influencing Factors
In this article, we explained a typical CTO bonus structure and types in different company sizes with the detailed overview of influencing factors.
How to Set Up and Run a Productive Meeting
Meetings can easily become an onerous element of any leader. When they’re scheduled back-to-back, they a) consume more time than you thought they would and b) don’t solve a thing. With this article, we want to ensure that, if a meeting is needed, you have the exact tools to make it productive, engaging and, finally,…
Mastering Technology Management: Complete Guide for Technology Leaders
To be effective, technology management must converge three factors: technological, human and organisational. Only a perfect convergence enables technology leaders to turn challenges into advantages, disrupt industries and implement strategic organisational changes to create a competitive advantage. This guide caters to both professionals seeking to refine their skills and aspiring individuals exploring educational paths in this dynamic field. Split into four…
Responsibilities, Strategies and Necessary Skills of an Effective Technical Leader
A technical leader bridges the gap between technical teams and business objectives. Unlike general managers, they possess strong technical expertise and can therefore guide engineers and developers. In contrast to tech specialists, however, they have strong leadership and communication skills. The role comes with the long list of responsibilities that we are explaining in this article.
Why and How to Switch to Design Thinking Leadership Model
Constantly evolving user needs and expectations are challenging traditional leadership styles. That’s why technology leaders are switching to a design thinking model which is, basically, a human-centred approach to problem-solving. Design thinking focuses on understanding user needs and experiences to create innovative solutions. Such products and services resonate with their target audience. This article explores…
Beyond Technical Expertise: Mastering the Art of Tech Leadership
Strong tech leadership provides a compelling vision and roadmap, improving team focus and motivation. Combined with a culture of trust and open communication, it creates a high level of psychological safety for the team. In turn, such a team is more open to risk-taking, innovation and honest discussion of challenges. Here, we explain how to…
Field CTO Job Description w/ Salary Breakdown & Career Prospects
In this post, we explain the relatively new Field CTO role and how it differs from a more traditional Chief Technology Officer role. We will see how a Field CTO job description determines the type of person suitable for the job. We will take a look at the job prospects and, of course, the average…