The Big Idea

Work in close partnership with the head of operations in order to understand, assist and scale business operations where possible.

As the chief technology officer (CTO), your role is to provide technical guidance and leadership for your company's technology initiatives. However, you can also help the chief operating officer (COO) improve general operations within the company by leveraging your expertise and resources.

The COO is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the company, but you can work together on technology initiatives that can improve those operations. For example, you may collaborate on the implementation of a new customer relationship management (CRM) system or an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system.

Technology is constantly evolving, and it's important for employees to stay up-to-date on the latest trends and tools. The CTO can help the COO identify areas where employee training can improve operational efficiency, such as software skills or cybersecurity awareness.

As the CTO, you have a unique perspective on the company's technology infrastructure and processes. You can use this perspective to identify areas where technology can improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, or enhance customer experience.

As the CTO, it's your job to stay informed about the latest technology trends and how they can impact your company. By sharing this information with the COO, you can help them stay ahead of the curve and make informed decisions about operational improvements.

Once you've identified areas for improvement, you can provide technical guidance to the COO on how to implement changes. For example, you may recommend specific software or tools that can streamline processes, or suggest best practices for managing data.

By working together, the CTO and COO can leverage technology to improve general operations within the company and drive growth and success.

You know you’re struggling when

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Ideal State

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Closing the Gap

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Where to get help

Here are some avenues for you to follow if you’d like some help:

  1. CTO Levels™ Community is a done-by-you approach where you will learn how others addressed the gaps in this Block.
  2. Coaching is a done-with-you approach where you will get one on one coaching on how to close the gaps in this Block
  3. Consulting is a done-for-you approach where you will work with a consultant who will get your Block into tip top shape.