👋 Welcome

This page outlines the complete CTO Levels KPI Framework—a progression-based model that maps the evolution of a Chief Technology Officer’s responsibilities from Level 0 (solo founder) to Level 10 (enterprise board member).

These KPIs are designed to serve as your strategic dashboard. They provide measurable, stage-appropriate signals for whether your technology organization is maturing in the right direction—across delivery, culture, systems, security, and strategic influence.

🧱 What’s Inside

For each of the 11 levels, you’ll find:

• 🔑 One Primary KPI that reflects the overall health and focus of that stage.
• 🟠 Four Sentinel KPIs aligned to the CTO’s core responsibilities:
  • Speed: Velocity and execution
  • Stretch: Team scaling and leadership
  • Shield: Risk and resilience
  • Sales: Business alignment and influence

Each KPI includes:

• ✅ A short description
• 📊 How to calculate it
• 🎯 Ideal target benchmarks
• 🛠️ Suggested tools and tracking methods

🚀 How to Use This Page

1. 📍 Find Your Level

   Start by identifying your current level based on budget, team size, and organizational complexity.

2. 🎯 Align Your OKRs

   Use the KPIs listed at your level to inform your quarterly OKRs or leadership scorecards. These are the leverage points that matter most at your scale.

3. 📈 Track Progress

   Use the suggested calculation methods to track each KPI in Notion, Sheets, or your internal dashboards. Trend them over time to surface growth and gaps.

4. 🔄 Use Retrospectively

   Incorporate KPI reviews into your leadership retros, board updates, or quarterly planning. KPIs should guide, not surprise.