Smith describes the role and responsibilities of the Chief Technology Officerand executives with similar titles. He provides a framework for understandingthe many unique flavors the position; identifies key responsibilities that gowith the job; and provides vignettes of successful CTOs.

How can you be a great CTO? Leadership - Expertise - Innovation - Teamwork - Relationships - Passion

In the 21st century, every company that is going to be a leader in its industry needs an executive who is focused on identifying, tracking, developing, and profiting from new and emerging technologies. Google, Facebook, Amazon, General Electric, Intel, Microsoft and hundreds of other major firms bring technology awareness into the executive ranks and the strategic decision making process. Modern business cannot be performed without leveraging the new technologies that are being created around the globe. In this book you will learn the role and responsibilities of the Chief Technology Officer. You will meet seasoned CTOs who bring a unique flavor to the position. This is the only book that explores all six of the leading types of CTO roles in large and small organizations. Every prospective CTO must read this book and apply its lessons in their organizations.