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What is a Fractional CTO and How Do You Become One?

A Fractional CTO is a chief technology officer who provides on-demand services to a company or organization. In other words, it is a freelance contract that implies working for a fraction of the time and cost and just on the part of the project as opposed to full- or part-time CTO positions.

“The Digital MBA for Technology Leaders” Receives Professional Development Certification

The Digital MBA for Technology Leaders has been formally recognized and certified by the Continuing Professional Development Certification Service (CPDUK) as “conforming to continuing professional development principles”, recognizing both the high standard of professional training and exceptional value being delivered by this course to technology leaders seeking to advance their careers.

Tech Leadership In So Many Words … #13 Change

If there's one constant in our lives, it’s change. So we look at three key areas of change you will have to negotiate in your journey as a technology leader

Tech Leadership In So Many Words … #12 Politics

Managing corporate politics is never easy for technology leaders but in some organisations can be a fact of life. We look at where you should focus your energy in dealing with this issue.

Tech Leadership, In So Many Words … #11 Strategy

Shaping strategy is a key role for any Chief Technology Officer and so it's crucial for you to create the environment that gives you the space and time to become an effective strategist for your organization.

Tech Leadership, In So Many Words … #10 Delegation

Delegation is one of the hardest skills for technology leaders to master.

Tech Leadership, In So Many Words … #9 Mindset

Moving into technology leadership roles requires a fundamental change of mindset from being one of the team, to leading the team.
Tech Leadership, Vulnerability - CTO Academy

Tech Leadership, In So Many Words … #8 Vulnerability

Vulnerability builds trust and elevates performance. It sits alongside empathy and authenticity as a triumvirate of the soft skills that help leaders to earn the trust and buy-in of those they lead. Research shows that leaders gain much by showing just a little vulnerability and as Brene Brown explains “being vulnerable in the workplace means […]

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