Dynamic Technology Leadership.
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| Authors: | van der Hoven, Chris1 chris.vanderhoven@cranfield.ac.uk, Probert, David2 drp@cam.ac.uk, Phaal, Robert3 rp@cam.ac.uk, Goffin, Keith4 keith.goffin@cranfield.ac.uk |
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| Source: | Research Technology Management. Sep/Oct2012, Vol. 55 Issue 5, p24-33. 10p. 3 Charts. |
| Subject Terms: | *Chief technical officers, *International business enterprise management, *Business planning, *Business models, *Technological innovations, *Corporate culture, *Strategic planning, Technology management |
| Abstract: | The importance of the chief technology officer role is widely accepted, particularly in today's turbulent, global conditions. However, not enough is known about the key activities of CTOs or the factors that influence their priorities. Thirty in-depth interviews conducted with the CTOs in global firms identified key activities: aligning technology and corporate strategy and business models, determining technology entry and exit points, and preparing business cases to secure funding for technology development. The research also showed that priority areas for CTOs are related to technology transition points--major contextual and business discontinuities that impact the focus of the CTO. We conclude that the determination of priorities at these technology transition points is highly idiosyncratic and closely related to whether the CTO functions more or less strategically. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER] |
| Database: | Entrepreneurial Studies Source |
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