(Ebook) Think Like a CTO - MEAP Version 2 by Alan Williamson ISBN 9781619614147, 1619614146

(Ebook) Think Like a CTO - MEAP Version 2 by Alan Williamson ISBN 9781619614147, 1619614146

In this book, I lift the lid on what is needed to be a successful CTO.This book is a collection ofexperiences, across many different industries, of not only growing a number of large teams asCTO, but also, working with many new (and seasoned) CTO’s as part of a mentoring programwe offer at MacLaurin Group for people finding themselves in a little too deep and just need alittle guidance.This book is packed full of practical hands-on advice, stories, cautionary tales, and usefulframeworks that will allow you to think through a given problem.The book is not designed tobe read in a linear fashion - not all chapters will be meaningful to you depending on your ownenvironment.Instead, each chapter stands on its own for a given area, and while they do inter-reference one another and build, they are designed to help you think broader and more holisticfor the benefit of your company and your customers.From creating a relationship with your CEO and navigating some of the politics, to handling asecurity breach, I cover most of the areas that would typically come across the desk of a CTO.Whether you are a newly minted CTO, a seasoned CTO, someone aspiring for the top-role oneday soon, or even a CEO trying to understand what a CTO can do for you, I hope there will besomething here that will make you think and be a better person.Even if it is something thatseems obvious - seeing it written down by those that have been there and done it, takes a lotof the mystery and fear out of something.