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What I Learned Coaching CTOs in 2024: 5 Key Focus Areas for 2025

2025 will challenge CTOs to lead with clarity, efficiency, and innovation. From navigating the AI revolution to unlocking hidden cost savings, this article delivers actionable insights for tech leaders who aim to thrive amidst tighter budgets and rising expectations. Explore strategic approaches to AI governance, operational excellence, and building outcome-driven roadmaps that drive real business impact.

Chris Kincanon

Founder & Technology Leader

Building Cross-Functional Teams: From Silos to Shared Success

Explore the shift from siloed departments to cohesive, cross-functional teams that prioritize outcomes over outputs. This article covers mindset changes, common challenges, and actionable steps for creating empowered, outcome-driven teams that deliver true customer value.

Lisa Hagen

Founder & Product Coach

Chris Kincanon

Founder & Technology Leader

Building Bridges: A Product Manager’s Guide to Partnering with Engineering Managers

Learn how product managers can build strong partnerships with engineering managers to co-own outcomes, foster mutual respect, and drive meaningful progress. This guide explores EM priorities, key principles for collaboration, and actionable tips to enhance your EM-PM relationship.

Lisa Hagen

Founder & Product Coach

Chris Kincanon

Founder & Technology Leader

Growth by Design: Building Career Opportunities for You and Your Team

Discover how intentional design, rather than chance, creates growth opportunities for both individuals and teams. This article explores practical steps for product managers and leaders to foster career development, solve meaningful challenges, and align personal and organizational goals for sustained success.

Lisa Hagen

Founder & Product Coach

Chris Kincanon

Founder & Technology Leader

Empowering Teams with the Product Team Maturity Assessment

Learn how the Ready Steady Product Team Maturity Model can help you diagnose your team’s current state, set clear goals, and guide your team to success. Discover how to overcome common challenges and drive meaningful improvements in your product team.

Lisa Hagen

Founder & Product Coach

Chris Kincanon

Founder & Technology Leader

Ready Steady Grow – A Guide to Navigating Product Development with Confidence

Ready Steady Grow—a hands-on guide for building and sustaining high-performing, empowered software product development teams. Whether you’re leading a team or contributing as part of one, this book is designed to help you tackle some of the most frustrating challenges: shifting priorities, team misalignment, and the constant pressure to deliver faster while maintaining quality.

Lisa Hagen

Founder & Product Coach

Chris Kincanon

Founder & Technology Leader

When Stakeholders Play Product Manager

Learn how to effectively handle stakeholders who arrive with pre-made solutions. This post offers practical tips for product managers on shifting conversations, aligning strategies with customer needs, and engaging stakeholders early for better outcomes.

Lisa Hagen

Founder & Product Coach

Cost-Effective Tech Leadership: The Case for Hiring a Fractional CTO

Discover the benefits of hiring a Fractional CTO for your startup or SME. Explore cost-effective tech leadership that scales with your business needs. #TechLeadership #FractionalCTO #StartupGrowth

Chris Kincanon

Founder & Technology Leader

The Cult of Done: Transforming Leadership and Product Strategy

Exploring the Cult of Done Manifesto, highlighting key strategies for effective leadership and innovative product management. Learn how embracing uncertainty, fostering adaptability, and championing proactive decision-making can drive success in dynamic business landscapes.

Lisa Hagen

Founder & Product Coach

Chris Kincanon

Founder & Technology Leader

Revolutionizing Team Dynamics with Reverse Mentoring

Explore how reverse mentoring transforms workplace dynamics, fosters collaboration, and enhances the feedback loop for organizational growth and innovation.

Lisa Hagen

Founder & Product Coach

Empowering Strategies from Industry Leaders

Discover how Ready Steady harnesses the wisdom of industry giants like 37signals (Basecamp) and Intercom to revolutionize leadership and strategy. Dive into our latest blog post for valuable insights on enhancing team dynamics, customer communication, and product development. Learn from our journey as we blend innovative ideas with practical solutions, shaping a future where our clients and teams excel together.

Lisa Hagen

Founder & Product Coach

Chris Kincanon

Founder & Technology Leader

The GPT Gold Rush: Unleashing the Potential of AI in Business

Discover the transformative role of GPTs in business with Chris Kincanon's insightful blog. Learn about their monetization, impact on digital marketing, legal sectors, and strategies for harnessing AI for growth.

Chris Kincanon

Founder & Technology Leader

Influential Reads for Digital Strategy Success

Discover key strategies for digital transformation and leadership as we dive into the most influential business books with crucial insights into navigating the digital landscape. From technical leadership to effective product management, these reads provide essential knowledge for professionals looking to excel in today's fast-paced digital world.

Lisa Hagen

Founder & Product Coach

Chris Kincanon

Founder & Technology Leader