“The 5 Minute Tech Break” Newsletter

Friday, March 15

New Case Study, Setting Up Mentoring, Community Highlights...

Happy Friday!

We’re nearing the end of Q1 already! Where has all the time gone?

In this edition of the CTO Academy Newsletter, we delve into the transformative power of mentorship in tech leadership and robust discussions that came from this month's peer-to-peer sessions.

On the horizon, we've got workshops on dynamic listening, an insider's look at life as a Scaleup CTO, and a deep dive into emergent technologies with sector experts.

For those with an eye on advancement, the next cohort for our Digital MBA for Technology Leaders launches on the 8th of April – a perfect time for your company to invest in your growth with the financial year's close.

Stay informed, stay inspired and keep leading.




From CTO Academy...

Case Study: The CEO-CTO Chasm at InnovateTech

InnovateTech's tale underscores the perils of a fintech startup's CEO and CTO misalignment on growth strategy, culminating in a significant security vulnerability and calling for a balance between rapid innovation and technical stability.

Tech Leadership, In So Many Words … #22 Mentoring

Exploring what Mentorship means to us as technology leaders and how it differs from coaching and teaching.




CTO Academy Membership

An active week with loads of interesting discussions, MBA members getting together to participate in the workgroups and loads of quality conversations following this month's 3 peer-to-peer sessions.

Key topics and learning points from the latest peer-to-peer sessions included:

  • Networking through fitness
  • #No estimates
  • Change Management
  • And much, much more…

Here is what’s ahead during the next few weeks:

Mar 19 - Dynamic Listening Workshop: Are You Paying Attention? Joseph Trodden hosts an interactive workshop that will look at Bad Listeners, Reflective Listening and The Role of Power.

Mar 27 - CTO Shadowing #1 (The Scaleup CTO Returns) David Kavanagh returns to CTO Academy for his latest update on life as a Scale-up CTO - and he has some interesting news to reveal. These sessions are a fantastic opportunity to understand what really goes on behind the scenes for CTOs at different organisations.

Apr 02 - Expert Q&A: Emergent Technologies, Professor Sally Eaves returns to our screens to talk us through “emergent technologies”. It’s a crucial session for Tech Leaders interested in what's around the corner and how best to prepare for it.

Then, later in April, we’re joined by Team Topologies author Matthew Skelton to provide an update on his thinking around modern organisational dynamics for fast flow.

If you want to participate in these events and gain the many other benefits from CTO Academy membership, you can find out more and sign up here




From The World Around Us...

Impact of AI on Organizations

The CEO of MyFitnessPal, Mike Fisher explores how AI's integration into team dynamics will transform traditional roles, necessitating both leadership and management skills across all team members, thereby redefining job responsibilities and enhancing innovation within organisations.

5 Competencies of Tech Leadership

Deloitte’s 2023 Global Technology Leadership Study, looks at how technology leadership roles have evolved, and the competencies tech executives can build to thrive in today’s environment.

7 Strategies to Build a More Resilient Team

Harvard Business Review outlines strategies for building resilient teams, offering guidance for leaders on how to support progress, navigate challenges, and foster a caring team environment.




The Digital MBA for Technology Leaders

Our next cohort launches on Monday, 8th April 2024.

You can review the details of our Digital MBA for Technology Leaders here.

Enrollment includes 12 months of free CTO Academy Membership and since the UK financial year draws to a close, it’s a good opportunity to remind your company about this prime opportunity to invest in the team's growth.

Interested but want more information? Book a Discovery Call with our CEO and explore whether it’s a good fit for you at this stage of your career.

In the meantime... take a dive into the 50+ 5 star reviews on Trustpilot, to discover why tech leaders from around the world view CTO Academy and this course as “game” and “career” changing.



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