DIGITAL LEADERSHIP
with less effort . Allowing you to focus on the value you want to deliver to customers , now . Plus , building your ecosystem in independent areas means you can make your infrastructure work harder for your money .
“ Although the benefits are vast , this type of architecture is not for every business . There are three common use cases : increasing ambition , driving agility , and reducing operational costs .
Providing customers and employees with the most engaging and relevant experiences CTOs are mainly responsible for businesses ’ technological visions and strategies , but according to Alesia Braga , CTO at SmartRecruiters , as tech constantly evolves , so does a CTO ’ s wider role .
“ When strategising , it ’ s beneficial to have an up-to-date knowledge of the latest tech trends as well as keeping your finger on the pulse with your Customer Success and Sales team . This ensures you ’ re providing your customers and employees with the most engaging and relevant experiences possible .
“ The experience I ’ ve had working for different companies and in different levels of seniority has proved to be one of the biggest advantages when leading . Looking back on similar situations , understanding what worked and what didn ’ t , helps drive ideas for new innovative solutions .
“ The pandemic has sparked talent shortages and having the ability to identify , recruit and retain talent has never been so important . This starts at the very beginning with your Talent Acquisition team , all the way through the hiring process , onboarding , and beyond . Ensuring a cultural fit and nurturing this culture within the team are the key ingredients to success for any CTO . So , in order to be a strong leader , a CTO needs to have the ultimate team behind them ,” says Braga . technologymagazine . com 53