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4 Reasons You Won’t Get That CTO Job …

What will stop you getting that dream CTO job? Our Head of Careers has some ideas ...

What is the average CTO salary in India?

India is an economic powerhouse and the CTO is at the heart of their growth. But what is the average CTO salary in India? How do you improve your market value as CTO?

10 Steps for CTO`s to Improve Their Critical Thinking Skills

Critical thinking skills are vital in any leadership role, but when you’re leading the technology arm of a business it takes on even greater importance – both for the key decisions you need to make and for the technical people you need to lead. A CTO needs to be able to reason, understand and solve […]

7 Steps to Become an Effective CTO

1. Define your vision for your future by setting goals When it comes to setting goals, many people fall victim to the “goal-setting paradox.” This is when a person sets unrealistic or uninspiring goals and then does not follow through with them. It’s important to be careful with what you set your goal as. It […]

5 Ways An Organisation Can Fail Its Digital Transformation

We live in a dynamic era one in which a new trend today can become a way of life tomorrow. Those who don’t adapt to these changes are at risk of falling significantly behind. It can be worse for organisations because those who don't adapt are at risk of perishing.

Time To Let It Go …

So here is the scenario … I’m running as fast as I can alongside my 5 year old son’s bike, initially holding onto his seat to make sure he does not fall. I’ve made sure we are on a quiet road and there are no cars or obstacles for him to seriously hurt himself.  Now […]

Accidental CTO, Reflections on Before and Since

I have tried to detail in this blog specific changes in my role as I took on this new status as CTO and the challenges I personally faced. This week I've been reflecting on how my life looked before and since.

No-One Ever Told Me …. It Gets Lonely At The Top

What is your expectation of an effective leader? Confident. Knowledgeable. Charismatic. Good Orator. Natural Leader. Inspiring. Expert. But in addition, how about lonely and/or isolated?

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