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Prepare yourself for your CTO journey<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are you ready to manage your team and to make strategic decisions? Do you want to make a bigger impact as a CTO?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Great CTOs can present a vision to a board, provide direction to a team, and<\/em> hold a one-on-one meeting with a developer. They give everything the attention it needs without drowning in their work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the CTO Masterclass, you\u2019ll learn everything you need to become an even greater CTO.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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What you’ll learn<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The CTO Masterclass focuses on ‘soft’ skills: leadership, communication, and coaching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ve already built up your technical skills throughout your journey so far: as a developer, team lead, software architect, and more, you\u2019ve tackled many technical challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now it\u2019s time to amplify the output of those technical skills. You could try working more and longer hours \u2013 but you\u2019ll quickly realize that\u2019s not a sustainable solution. Everyone only has 24 hours in a day. If you want to generate more output daily than what you can achieve in those 24 hours, you need leverage. That leverage comes from your soft skills:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Impactful communication<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Effective collaboration with the C-suite<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Great leadership abilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Making better decisions and delegating effectively<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Optimizing team structures and processes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    What you’ll get<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    • Insight in typical CTO challenges:<\/strong> You’ll get an overview of the challenges every CTO encounters<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Practical strategies:<\/strong> Learn how to tackle those challenges.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Sounding board of peers:<\/strong> Talk with other attendees and learn first-hand from their experiences.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Q&A sessions:<\/strong> Ask your specific questions and receive tailored advice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Follow-up:<\/strong> We\u2019ll have a follow-up session to discuss progress.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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      About Tom<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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      Tom Klaasen has had several careers in software development. He has been a developer, software architect, company owner, CEO, CHRO, CFO, Sales person, project manager, product owner, and so on. He has worked with many development teams and CTOs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      With a background in technology and entrepreneurship, he is well-equipped to effectively optimize software development leadership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      In addition to group programs, Tom also offers individual coaching for companies, providing tailored solutions to align team structures and processes with specific business needs. His approach combines analytical expertise with a deep understanding of business value, making him a highly valued advisor.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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      Practicals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      The next CTO Masterclass will take place on June 25, 2026, in The Brain Embassy in Antwerp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • Arrival at 9:00<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Start workshop at 9:30<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Lunch is foreseen<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • End workshop at 17:00<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        You’ll pay \u20ac 1.250. SMEs in Flanders who use the KMO Portefeuille only pay \u20ac 875 themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Register for The CTO Masterclass<\/h2>\n\n\n