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Author: James Boyd Adams
Publisher: Amplify Publishing
Imprint: Amplify Publishing
Dimensions:
Width: 14.00cm
, Height: 2.30cm
, Length: 21.00cm
Weight: 0.544kg
ISBN: 9798891384521
Pages: 264
Publication Date: 09 September 2025
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
“Jim has done the industry a huge favour with a blueprint informed by his tremendous experience as a CTO. Till now, CTOs have been all over the map in terms of how they defined the role. This will be a welcome text for those aspiring to this key enterprise position."" -- Frank Slootman, former CEO of Snowflake, ServiceNow, and Data Domain, board director, and bestselling author “The Creative CTO is a wonderful resource that not only sheds light on the CTO’s role but also offers invaluable lessons on leadership and communication. Beyond technology, the book’s emphasis on clear communication, fostering innovation, and maintaining focus will resonate deeply with any C-level leader.” -- Charlie Kawwas, PhD, president of Semiconductor Solutions Group at Broadcom “Jim Adams was the most unique technologist I have ever worked with. He has always blended a true passion for technology, creativeness, hands-on delivery, pragmatism, and an inspirational style that brings teams along on the journey. Jim has captured “the full monty” of attributes for a successful CTO as clearly as I have seen documented."" -- Mike Grimaldi, CTO of Balyasny Asset Management and former investment banking CIO
""Jim has done the industry a huge favor with a blueprint informed by his tremendous experience as a CTO. Till now, CTOs have been all over the map in terms of how they defined the role. This will be a welcome text for those aspiring to this key enterprise position."" --Frank Slootman, former CEO of Snowflake, ServiceNow, and Data Domain, board director, and bestselling author ""The Creative CTO is a wonderful resource that not only sheds light on the CTO's role but also offers invaluable lessons on leadership and communication. Beyond technology, the book's emphasis on clear communication, fostering innovation, and maintaining focus will resonate deeply with any C-level leader."" --Charlie Kawwas, PhD, president of Semiconductor Solutions Group at Broadcom ""Jim Adams was the most unique technologist I have ever worked with. He has always blended a true passion for technology, creativeness, hands-on delivery, pragmatism, and an inspirational style that brings teams along on the journey. Jim has captured 'the full monty' of attributes for a successful CTO as clearly as I have seen documented."" --Mike Grimaldi, CTO of Balyasny Asset Management and former investment banking CIO
Author Information
James ""Jim"" Adams is a technologist who has immersed himself in the ever-evolving technology landscape since getting his first personal computer at age eleven. Professionally, he has worked for a number of prestigious firms, including Goldman Sachs, Citigroup, J.P. Morgan, and Deutsche Bank. At each he has had responsibilities for leading technology strategy, innovation, and operations. Driven by a belief that creativity is essential for technological transformation, James wrote The Creative CTO to share his insights on leading teams, fostering a culture of innovation, and thriving in a constantly evolving digital landscape. He is a keen artist, writer, and digital musician when not noodling with bits and bytes.
