Driving Change Ep. 3 CTO Paul Johansen Extended Version
Welcome to Driving Change where we go for a drive with leading technology executives and dig deep into their beliefs, habits, routines, and influences.
Today we take a ride with Paul Johansen CTO of Edmentum and discuss a variety of topics from the role of the CTO, product management, hiring, technology talent, advancement, and balance.
In this Episode:
Welcome
What is Edmentum
Defining the role of the Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
Why the role of the CTO is becoming more prevalent today.
Taking a look at the evolving role of the CTO
Discussing how to find great software product management and software development talent.
The success of moving from offshore software development to fully in house software development.
The what and how of propelling to the role of the CTO.
Changing of beliefs while moving through career.
Personal productivity apps – The love of OneNote – https://www.onenote.com
Balancing work, life, and personal as a technology leader
Books of influence The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable – by Patrick Lencioni
THE QUESTION OF THE SHOW
Paul would like to know what problems are other CTOs trying to solve and what is their process for solving the problem.
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Produced and Hosted by Jeff Martin CEO of Collective Genius, http://www.collective-genius.com
Brilliant Music by: The Heisman
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