Become An Outstanding Chief Technical Officer
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Introduction

Course Introduction
Week 1: Get Off To A Good Start

Section Intro
Day 1: Get Your Act Together
Day 2: Don't Underestimate The Job
Day 3: Onboard Yourself
Day 4: Get To Know Your Team
Day 5: Set Up Your Toolbox
Section Recap
Week 2

Section Intro
Day 6: Pick Your Agile Method
Day 7: Build Your Speed-Dial List
Day 8: Is Anything On Fire?
Day 9: Write Down Your Ambitions
Day 10: Hit The Ground Running
Section Recap
Week 3: Gain Situational Awareness

Section Intro
Day 11: Enjoy The Honeymoon
Day 12: Who Are Your Stakeholders?
Day 13: What Matters To Your Stakeholders?
Day 14: What Matters To Your Team?
Day 15: How Does Your Team Create Value?
Section Recap
Week 4

Section Intro
Day 16: How Does Value Flow In Your Organization?
Day 17: What Does Your Team Have To Prove?
Day 18: What Do You Have To Prove?
Day 19: Define Your Goals
Day 20: Create Your Plan
Section Recap
Week 5: Build A Well-Oiled Machine

Section Intro
Day 21: Map Your Servers
Day 22: List Your Application Licenses
Day 23: Check Out The Backlog
Day 24: Sprint With The Team
Day 25: Review The Build Process
Section Recap
Week 6

Section Intro
Day 26: Hold A Fire Drill
Day 27: Test The Helpdesk
Day 28: Test The QA Department
Day 29: Do A SWOT Analysis
Day 30: Update Your Plan
Section Recap
In Conclusion

Course Recap

Day 4: Get To Know Your Team

On day 4, take some time to get to know your team. Pay close attention to your team member roles. Which roles are missing, and what does that tell you about your organization?