PinnedAdelina Chalmers a.k.a The Geek WhispererHow CEOs set up for failure CTOs, engineering and their businessCEOs: Can you please stop promoting overnight internal engineers to CTO because you "want them to hit the ground running"?2d ago2d ago
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 WhispererThe CTO job market is changing. Here's why you're not getting much luck:20h ago20h ago
Adelina Chalmers a.k.a The Geek WhispererWhy am I finding it so hard to get a CTO job?This is the fundamental change that has taken place in the CTO job market in the last 18 months:1d ago1d ago
Adelina Chalmers a.k.a The Geek Whisperer16 things CTOs often DON’T DO but should learn to do:1. Putting metrics in place that truly reflect the performance of engineering in response to business needs 2. Being a proactive business…Aug 28Aug 28
Adelina Chalmers a.k.a The Geek WhispererThe 7 Types of CTOs: Which One Does Your Company Need?Post created in partnership between Matt Watson and Adelina Chalmers. Post originally shared on Matt Watson’s Full Scale website.Aug 23Aug 23
Adelina Chalmers a.k.a The Geek WhispererThe Essence of the Executive Mindset: “I can’t blame my boss anymore”When I was in the early stages of my career, I found it easy to blame my CEO when things went wrong.Aug 22Aug 22
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.Jul 24Jul 24
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!Jul 24Jul 24