The methodology that transforms technology leaders from order takers into impact makers
15 years of research. 80+ organisations. 7 core moves. Built for CTOs who want to be strategic, not just busy.
Technology leaders are stuck.
You're always busy. Always in meetings. Always shipping something. But you can't tell if you're actually effective.
You're reactive instead of strategic. Technical instead of leadership. Executing someone else's vision instead of creating your own.
The problem isn't effort. It's that nobody gave you a framework for what "good" actually looks like as a technology leader. Being a Technologist got you in the room. But earning a seat at the table needs more today.
The Become CTO Methodology
Four interconnected parts that give you clarity on what strategic technology leadership actually looks like in practice.
The LIT Framework
Created in 2011, the LIT Framework maps the three pillars every technology leader must balance: being a Leader, an Innovator, and a Technologist. The best don't pick one. They learn to shift between all three depending on what the situation needs.
7 CTO Archetypes
Seven distinct leadership profiles from Founder to Alchemist. Your archetype determines which LIT pillar balance you need and where to focus first across the 32 learning areas.
The 7 Moves
Seven core capabilities that separate high performing technology leaders from busy ones. From mastering yourself to growing others, these are the moves that create real impact.
The 4Ps
People, Process, Product, Profit. Four domains where capability must be built. 32 specific learning areas across these domains give you a clear map of where to develop.
The 7 Moves
The core capabilities that separate high performing technology leaders from busy ones.
Master Yourself
Self awareness, emotional regulation, and managing your energy. You can't lead others if you can't lead yourself.
Learn more →Deliver Relentlessly
Shipping, creating momentum, and bias for action. Credibility comes from delivery.
Learn more →Take Ownership
Accountability, decisiveness, and owning outcomes. Not just your team's work, but the business impact.
Learn more →Know the Mission
Understanding the business deeply enough to lead technology in the right direction.
Learn more →Speak with Purpose
Communication that builds trust, creates alignment, and moves people to action.
Learn more →Build Systems
Creating operating rhythms, processes, and structures that scale beyond you.
Learn more →Grow Others
Developing your team's capability so the function performs whether you're in the room or not.
Learn more →Built on 15 years of research
Not theory. Practical frameworks built from real experience leading technology organisations.
15
Years of research since the LIT Framework in 2011
80+
Technology organisations studied
6x
CTO appointments across 7 countries
7
Years at Amazon across Asia Pacific
Three ways to experience Become CTO
Whether you're a CTO looking to grow, or a CEO looking to get your technology function performing.
Transform with Techshin Partners
If you're a CEO who wants to get your technology function performing, the Become CTO methodology powers the work at Techshin Partners. Start with a working call to see where things really stand.
Visit Techshin Partners →Learn the Methodology
Explore the LIT Framework, the 7 CTO Archetypes, the 7 Moves, and the 4Ps at your own pace. Understand what strategic technology leadership looks like and start applying it.
Explore the Methodology →Workshops & Speaking
Bring the Become CTO methodology to your leadership team, conference, or CTO community through workshops and speaking engagements.
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