With technology taking centre stage in almost every aspect of our lives, the professional landscape is

experiencing some major breakthroughs. This development is rejigging the very nature of business
operations by making tech innovation crucial to organisational success. Different businesses are now
experimenting with favourable technologies that best suit the nature of their business. Whether it is
embracing AI chatbots, leveraging predictions powered by embedded business intelligence tools,
understanding customer expectations with customer communication and intent intelligence tools, or
making use of attribution technology to unite marketing campaigns with sales and profitability, the new
workplace is gearing up for the future. For business leaders, digital transformation also spells the need
to address the tough questions and mindfully choose the right technologies to boost productivity,
enhance flexibility, and proliferate business growth. At a time like this, the role of a Chief Technical
Officer has become critical to meet the unprecedented disruptions in technology and accelerate
businesses towards smart transformation. They are essential for organisations to drive innovation and
implement new technologies that can drive business growth. In order to help new and aspiring CTOs to
make better decisions, ISB Executive Education has developed its Chief Technology Officer programme
that is providing learners with exclusive enterprise strategy insights. What makes technology strategy
crucial for businesses CTOs that are looking to build a robust technology enterprise strategy for their
organisations have to factor in some crucial points before developing their plan. From ensuring that
their tech strategy is in line with their greater business goals to mapping the competitor’s tech, there are
a host of business imperatives that can be used to develop strategies. Here are a few: A continual focus
on innovation to explore new technologies and their applications in varying business models.
Adaptability in technology strategy based on the changing market with varying customer needs. A
strategy that gives importance to security with the risk of cyber threats and data breaches looming
large. Cohesive tech integration across the entire organisation so that technology can be of help across
departments and functions. A user-centric approach in the design and development of technology
strategy, ensuring that these new solutions are easy to use, intuitive, easy to use, and give value to
employees. As per a report by IBEF, India’s IT and business services market is projected to reach US$
19.93 billion by 2025. Amid this boom in technology, businesses across a range of sectors will leverage
tech tools to draw resilience in this highly competitive landscape. This makes the CTO's responsibilities
highly critical in developing futuristic road maps for businesses so that they cannot just meet their goals
but also stay at the top of their game. Most Indian companies are currently working on developing a
strong and robust enterprise tech ecosystem where diverse business entities are interconnected for
seamless operations. This has been further propelled by the growth of the digital economy, and several
tech trends that have shaped up in recent times. For instance, the use of AI and AI-based tech across
businesses are automating processes and enhancing customer experience by driving innovation. For
CTOs and other technology professionals, understanding the significance and impact of AI is pivotal to
growing as a leader in this space. AI can also be beneficial in optimizing supply chain operations, process
automation, security surveillance, etc. AI can also be significant in boosting cybersecurity to protect data
within an organisation. As cybersecurity threats rise in the country, CTOs can play a strong role in
devising solutions for safeguarding company information. ISB Executive Education’s Chief Technology
Officer Programme, a first of its kind programme by one of India’s top B-schools in India, is a 24-week
journey to aid CTOs in finessing their leadership and technical skill sets. The programme features a
cutting-edge curriculum that has been designed keeping in mind the latest advancements in the
business landscape. The curriculum modules cater to the imminent transformations in technology,
business and customer demands and include topics such as introduction to the role of a CTO, digital
innovation, enterprise technology, enterprise architecture, tech laws and policies, challenges in digital
supply chains, and crisis management among others. Further, this intensive curriculum has been
designed by distinguished ISB Faculty and is delivered by professors who are skilled in technologies. The
next decade will be full of challenges and opportunities for tech leaders as technology becomes an
operational force in both personal and professional realms. ISB Executive Education’s Chief Technology
Officer Programme is one of the best ways to prepare for this journey and stay at the top of one’s
career. About the Indian School of Business (ISB) The Indian School of Business (ISB) evolved from the
need for a world-class business school in Asia. ISB is committed to creating business leaders through its
innovative programmes, outstanding faculty, and thought leadership. It has gained the unique
distinction of receiving accreditation from the Association of MBAs (AMBA), making it the 100th School
in the world to achieve the ‘triple crown’ of accreditations from AMBA, EFMD Quality Improvement
System (EQUIS), and the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Accreditation
from AMBA represents the highest standard of achievement in postgraduate business education. ISB
Executive Education designs programmes for professionals providing timely learning interventions that
help them enhance their capabilities through specific skill sets and progress in their careers, while
positively impacting the organisations they operate in. Through innovative programmes, outstanding
faculty, and thought leadership, ISB Executive Education is committed to creating future-ready leaders.
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