Program Overview

The Chief Technology Officer Programme by ISB Executive Education is a 24-week journey crafted by expert ISB faculty and is designed to aid CTOs in finessing their leadership & technical skillsets to prepare for the challenges & opportunities of the decade. It’s a first of its kind programme developed by the No. 1 B-school in India* to help technology leaders explore strategy, ideation, and adaptation in the technology and tech-associated disciplines

Course Content

  • Mindset of the CTO

  • Who is the CTO

  • CTO vs CIO

  • CTO vis-à-vis CEO and CFO

  • Responsibilities of the CTO and Facing Change

  • Visioning Digital Innovation Opportunities

  • Business Models

  • Leveraging Digital Innovation Opportunities

  • Developing the Enterprise Technology Strategy

  • Business Imperatives for Technology Strategy

  • Enterprise Tech Ecosystem

  • Developing the Technology Architecture

  • Two Speed Architecture for Optimization And Agility

  • Risk and Value Intrinsic to Different Classes of IT Investments

  • Practices and Competences that Unlock the Value of Investments

  • Identify Operating Models

  • Enterprise Architectures

  • Valuation Approaches that Reflect the Risks and Complexities of Strategic Digital Solutions

  • How Firms Can Use a Portfolio Approach to Select Digital Solutions

  • Key Elements of Organisation Design

  • Organisational Structure from Macro and Micro Perspectives

  • Optimal Hierarchical Structure for a Product Team

  • Importance of Readiness for Technology-Led Change and its Linkage to Firm

  • Interaction of Organisation Design and Technological Innovations

  • Algorithm-Based Decision-Making and its Impact on Future Designs

Module 11: Remote Working

  • Trends in the Global Technology Industry

  • India's Contribution to Technology Growth

  • Industry Examples from Various Sectors

  • Indian Tech Laws: Impact on The Technology Sector

  • Comparing Indian Tech Laws With US/ UK/ Developed Countries

  • Cybersecurity and Its Importance

  • Ensuring Digital Security

  • Information Security in Enterprise Architecture

  • Risk and Compliance Challenges for Indian Companies

  • Solutions for Enhanced Analytics and Insights

  • Value Chain Digitisation

  • Drivers of Firm's Digitisation

  • Impact of Supply Chain Digitalisation and Integration on Firm's Performance

  • Impact of Data and Analytics on Supply Chain Components

  • Links Between Supply Chain Structures, IT, and Logistical Capabilities

  • Challenges in Data Security, Reliability, and Information Leakage

  • Dynamics of Disruption

  • Responding to Disruption

  • Leadership Strategy

  • Leader's Role in a Changing Universe

  • Leadership vs Management

  • Key Leadership Behaviors

  • Characteristics of Successful Leaders

  • Mastering Networks and a Changed Lifestyle

  • Preparing for Change

  • Communicate for Action

  • Communicate for Impact

  • Celebrate Ethics

  • The Art of Storytelling

  • Leadership is a Habit

  • Apollo 13 Case Study: Overview

  • Group Dynamics

  • Perception to Decision

  • Execution to People & Contracts to Promises

  • The Execution Loop: Role Playing

  • The Rules of Execution

  • Are We Born to Be the First Movers?

  • How Do We Create Culture?

  • Nurturing Innovation: Behavioural Enablers

  • Measured Transformation: Nestle Philippines Case Study

  • Culture as Continuous Change and Preparation for Change

  • Case Study: Johnson & Johnson Tylenol​

  • Case Study: Johnson & Johnson Baby Powder​

  • Purpose, Strategy, and Values​

  • Manage Crisis​

  • Response to Crisis: Rules One to Five​

  • Response to Crisis: Rules Six to Ten​

  • Dealing with Individual Crisis​

  • Purpose of Business

  • Value Creation

  • Ethical Behaviour Framework

  • Implications on Ethical Values

  • Trade-offs in Society

  • Social Inclusion

  • Governance

  • Greenwashing

  • Power of Intent in Leadership

Course Details

Mode of Study

Live Online

Class schedule

(4-6 hours/ week)

Duration of the Program

24 Weeks

Who this program is for?

  • This programme is aimed at senior technology leaders who are Chief Technology or Information Officers or Deputy/VP Technology or Information who are looking to:

  • Hone their leadership skills futher

  • Get an understanding of the strategic and functional responsibilities of a CTO

  • Explore strategy, ideation, and adaptation in technology

  • Identify operating models for IT investments

  • Create a Tech-Led Competitive Advantage for their organisation

Eligibility Criteria

Any graduate/diploma holder with minimum 10 years of work experience required

Selection Criteria

Candidates will be selected based on a thorough review conducted by the institute.

Does this program comes with Alumni Status?

Yes

Important Dates

Application Deadline 27th Oct 2023
Program Start Date 28th Dec 2023

Fees Details

Application Fees INR 2,000
Program Fees INR 6,00,000
Certificate Details
Upon successfully completing the programme with a minimum 70% score, you will be awarded a certificate for the Chief Technology Officer programme from ISB Executive Education.

Sample Certificate

Key points about this program.
  • Pre-recorded Video Lectures for self paced learning from ISB faculty

  • Live Online Sessions by ISB Faculty & Industry Experts

  • Gain the ISB Executive Alumni Status

  • Certificate of Completion from ISB Executive Education

  • Access to Reflection Journal

  • Career Talks

  • Action Learning Projects & Capstone Project

Apply By: 27th Oct 2023
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The Indian School of Business (ISB) emerged in response to the growing demand for a world-class business school in Asia. Since its establishment in 2001, ISB has garnered prestigious accreditations, including the Association of MBAs (AMBA), EFMD Quality Improvement System (EQUIS), and the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), attaining the coveted triple-crown status. AMBA accreditation signifies the pinnacle of achievement in postgraduate business education. ISB's executive programs have consistently been ranked as the best in India and hold the 32nd position globally in the Financial Times (FT) Executive Education Custom 2022 Ranking, showcasing its commitment to delivering exceptional business education and fostering leadership development.

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