{"id":241,"date":"2026-03-18T16:51:37","date_gmt":"2026-03-18T15:51:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/softwarecaptains-academy.be\/?post_type=tribe_events&#038;p=241"},"modified":"2026-05-08T13:43:02","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T11:43:02","slug":"cto-masterclass","status":"publish","type":"tribe_events","link":"https:\/\/softwarecaptains-academy.be\/index.php\/event\/cto-masterclass\/","title":{"rendered":"CTO Masterclass"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 class=\"is-style-text-subtitle is-style-text-subtitle--2\">Prepare yourself for your CTO journey<\/h1>\n<p>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<p>Great CTOs can present a vision to a board, provide direction to a team,\u00a0<em>and<\/em>\u00a0hold a one-on-one meeting with a developer. They give everything the attention it needs without drowning in their work.<\/p>\n<p>In the CTO Masterclass, you\u2019ll learn everything you need to become an even greater CTO.<\/p>\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you\u2019ll learn<\/h1>\n<p>The CTO Masterclass focuses on \u2018soft\u2019 skills: leadership, communication, and coaching.<\/p>\n<p>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<p>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<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Impactful communication<\/li>\n<li>Effective collaboration with the C-suite<\/li>\n<li>Great leadership abilities<\/li>\n<li>Making better decisions and delegating effectively<\/li>\n<li>Optimizing team structures and processes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you\u2019ll get<\/h1>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Insight in typical CTO challenges:<\/strong>\u00a0You\u2019ll get an overview of the challenges every CTO encounters<\/li>\n<li><strong>Practical strategies:<\/strong>\u00a0Learn how to tackle those challenges.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sounding board of peers:<\/strong>\u00a0Talk with other attendees and learn first-hand from their experiences.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Q&amp;A sessions:<\/strong>\u00a0Ask your specific questions and receive tailored advice.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Follow-up:<\/strong>\u00a0We\u2019ll have a follow-up session to discuss progress.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About Tom<\/h1>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-59\" src=\"https:\/\/softwarecaptains-academy.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/tom-klaasen-490x490-1.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 490px) 100vw, 490px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/softwarecaptains-academy.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/tom-klaasen-490x490-1.png 490w, https:\/\/softwarecaptains-academy.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/tom-klaasen-490x490-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/softwarecaptains-academy.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/tom-klaasen-490x490-1-150x150.png 150w\" alt=\"\" width=\"490\" height=\"490\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>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<p>With a background in technology and entrepreneurship, he is well-equipped to effectively optimize software development leadership.<\/p>\n<p>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<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practicals<\/h1>\n<p>The next CTO Masterclass will take place on June 25, 2026, in The Brain Embassy in Antwerp.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Arrival at 9:00<\/li>\n<li>Start workshop at 9:30<\/li>\n<li>Lunch is foreseen<\/li>\n<li>End workshop at 17:00<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You\u2019ll pay \u20ac 1.250. 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