| Date | March 14, 2024 |
| Time | 9:00 AM (EST) | 06:00 AM (PST) | 10:00 AM (BRT-Brasilia Time) | 01:00 PM (UK) | 02:00 PM (CET) | 06:30 PM (IST) |
| Speakers | Dr. M. S. KrishnanFaculty Director - Michigan Ross Executive Education CTO Program |
| Description | In an era marked by rapid technological advancements, the role of the Chief Technology Officer continues to evolve alongside growing demand for CTOs who can anticipate trends, leverage emerging technologies, and drive innovation within their organizations. These visionary CTOs are needed to maximize the impact of technology initiatives to fuel business growth in an increasingly dynamic and competitive landscape.
Join Michigan Ross Faculty Dr. M.S. Krishnan for a live webinar on Mar. 14, 2024, as he explores the current and future landscape for CTOs and strategies for success in driving organizational growth in the dynamic role of the CTO. He will discuss the critical role of CTOs as a catalyst in closing the business technology gaps in enterprises to unleash value and manage the risks from expanding technology architecture as intelligence and software permeate every aspect of the business. Professor Krishnan will also share valuable insights about the new Chief Technology Officer program from Michigan Ross and Northwest Education and answer any questions about the CTO Program. This information session will help you understand the program's immersive learning experience and how it can help you be ready to succeed as a transformational CTO with a growth mindset, approach, and skills to lead the integration of strategy, innovation, and cutting-edge technologies. |
The Webinar Will Cover:
- Insights into the shifting dynamics of the CTO role, including its current challenges and future opportunities in today’s rapidly evolving business environment
- Strategies for effectively leveraging emerging technologies to stay ahead of the competition and drive business growth
- Learning journey and intensity of the CTO program curriculum
- Utility of the CTO program for career progression and growth
- Value of peer learning and Executive Education Network in the CTO program
- Question and answer session
Speakers
Dr. M. S. Krishnan
Faculty Director – Michigan Ross Executive Education CTO Program
Accenture Professor of Computer Information Systems
Professor of Technology & Operations
Dr. M. S. Krishnan is currently the faculty director for Business+Tech initiative, and CK Prahalad and India Initiatives at the Ross Business School. He has also been the associate dean for global initiatives, executive programs, and action-based learning at the Ross Business School from 2014 to 2021. He has co-authored the book “The New Age of Innovation: Driving Co-Created Value with Global Networks” with Professor C. K. Prahalad (late).
His research articles have appeared in several journals including Harvard Business Review, The Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, Information Week, and Sloan Management Review. Dr. Krishnan has consulted on Technology and Strategy with Ford Motor Company, NCR, IBM, Xerox, Unilever, Next Services, Siemens, NBC Universal, Gooru, and Nestle in the United States, Tata Group, Mahindra & Mahindra, ICICI, TVS Group, Infosys, Markets, Outdu, Ramco Systems, Ramco Cements and Ashok Leyland in India, and CP Group in Thailand.