PinnedAdelina Chalmers a.k.a The Geek Whisperer90% of my scale-up customers who have an ownership problem, it’s usually due to this:Lack of ownership in engineering often comes with misalignment between engineering and product, especially when:Jun 24Jun 24
Adelina Chalmers a.k.a The Geek WhispererEver wondered why some CTOs snag top jobs while others don’t?It’s all about selling yourself right.2d ago2d ago
Adelina Chalmers a.k.a The Geek Whisperer97% of CTOs have to earn credibility in the C SuiteAnd they won’t win it with an engineering or indivisumindset!3d ago3d ago
Adelina Chalmers a.k.a The Geek WhispererReal CVs comparison: Strategic CTO Vs Tactical CTOJul 18Jul 18
Adelina Chalmers a.k.a The Geek WhispererWhat it takes to say “no” without burning bridges“Start saying No more often” say the gurus of high performance systems.Jul 18Jul 18
Adelina Chalmers a.k.a The Geek WhispererThe Glass Cliff first time and female CTOs fall intoThat new CTO role could become your worst nightmare!Jul 15Jul 15
Adelina Chalmers a.k.a The Geek WhispererHappy you just got offered that CTO role? It could ruin your career.It could be a trap!Jul 15Jul 15
Adelina Chalmers a.k.a The Geek WhispererWhat can the CTO do when the board asks them to implement the latest tech fad?CTO’s job is to explain: “Why this new tech IS or IS NOT good for our business”.Jul 8Jul 8
Adelina Chalmers a.k.a The Geek WhispererMost founding CTOs are fired or moved sideways within 3–5 years. Here’s why!When I was helping startups get investment (10+ years ago), I noticed that within 3–5 years many founding CTOs were removed from their own…Jul 3Jul 3
Adelina Chalmers a.k.a The Geek WhispererIs “coaching” your engineers a way of manipulating them or a gentle guide to the “right” solution?You know what the solution is (at least you think you do!):Jun 30Jun 30