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Think Like a CTO
Think Like a CTO
Book • 2021
Alan Williamson's Think Like a CTO is a pragmatic handbook for engineers stepping into CTO or VP of engineering roles, addressing the skills often missing when technical leaders move up.
The book covers communicating with non-technical executives and boards, budgeting and cost management, prioritization, technical debt, hiring, and building and selling a clear technical vision.
Drawing on Williamson's experience in private equity and mentoring CTOs, each chapter focuses on a specific domain first-time CTOs must master.
It is organized so readers can jump to relevant chapters rather than read sequentially, offering actionable advice and checklists.
The book aims to bridge the gap between strong engineering practice and effective executive leadership in technology organizations.
The book covers communicating with non-technical executives and boards, budgeting and cost management, prioritization, technical debt, hiring, and building and selling a clear technical vision.
Drawing on Williamson's experience in private equity and mentoring CTOs, each chapter focuses on a specific domain first-time CTOs must master.
It is organized so readers can jump to relevant chapters rather than read sequentially, offering actionable advice and checklists.
The book aims to bridge the gap between strong engineering practice and effective executive leadership in technology organizations.
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