Découvrez Wavestone avec Emilie, Expertise IT / CTO / Agilité

Summary

Émilie, a manager at ST Advisory, discusses the key roles of a CTO, emphasizing their need to innovate, transform, and manage their organization effectively. ST Advisory supports CTOs by helping define strategies, implement programs, and oversee business operations. Émilie highlights a project where they are creating a digital catalog for a global agro-food company’s 100,000 employees, enabling them to select digital equipment online. She values ST Advisory's focus on innovation and the comprehensive training programs like Cityo School, which ensure consultants are equipped with the latest technological knowledge.

Takeaways

• 😀 Émilie has been with the company for 10 years and a manager for 3 years, working in the CTO Advisory team.
• 😀 The CTO is an innovator who needs to stay updated on new technologies to generate opportunities for the business.
• 😀 Émilie's team helps CTOs define their 3-5 year strategy, conduct benchmarks, and study technological opportunities.
• 😀 The CTO is also a transformer who must implement ambitious programs and manage their execution, with support from Émilie's team.
• 😀 The CTO is a business leader responsible for managing their organization, budget, suppliers, and clients.
• 😀 Émilie is currently supporting the CTO of a large food company in managing their business leadership responsibilities.
• 😀 As a business leader, the CTO needs to sell services internally, which involves creating a catalog of digital equipment for employees.
• 😀 Émilie's team is building an online catalog for 100,000 global employees to choose digital devices such as smartphones, laptops, and accessories.
• 😀 Innovation is at the heart of the daily tasks at ST Advisory, with a focus on cutting-edge technical subjects.
• 😀 To ensure their consultants are prepared, ST Advisory offers specialized training, including certifications and a program called 'Cityo School' for new hires to familiarize them with new technologies.

Q & A

What is the role of a CTO according to the script?

The CTO plays a multifaceted role, acting as an innovator, transformer, and business leader. They need to stay updated on new technologies, define long-term strategies, manage transformation programs, and oversee organizational aspects like budgeting, supplier management, and client relationships.

What are the three main hats that a CTO wears in an organization?

The three main roles a CTO assumes are: Innovator (staying current on technologies and opportunities for the business), Transformer (leading and managing transformation programs), and Business Leader (overseeing the organization, budget, suppliers, and clients).

How does the company support a CTO in their role as an innovator?

The company assists the CTO by helping them define a 3 to 5-year strategy, conducting benchmarks, and studying opportunities that can benefit the business.

What role does the company play in supporting the CTO’s transformation efforts?

The company supports the CTO by helping them implement transformation programs and manage these initiatives, extending support all the way to assisting with the final user adoption of the changes.

What is the company’s involvement in the business leadership role of a CTO?

The company helps the CTO manage their business leadership responsibilities, such as overseeing the organization, controlling budgets, managing suppliers, and handling client relations.

Can you describe the project the speaker is working on with a large agri-food group?

The speaker is helping a large agri-food group develop a digital catalog for their 100,000 global employees, allowing them to choose their digital equipment like smartphones, laptops, and accessories through an online comparison and purchasing platform.

What does the speaker find appealing about working at ST Advisory?

The speaker appreciates that innovation is at the heart of their daily work at ST Advisory. They focus on delivering cutting-edge technical expertise to clients, and the company invests in continuous training to ensure their consultants are up-to-date with the latest technologies.

What is Cityo School, and how does it support new consultants?

Cityo School is a four-day training program designed for new arrivals at ST Advisory. It focuses on new technologies, current technical topics, and provides the necessary knowledge to start missions with confidence.

How does ST Advisory ensure consultants stay up-to-date with the latest technologies?

ST Advisory provides a combination of certifications and training programs, including Cityo School, to ensure that consultants remain knowledgeable about the latest technological developments.

What does the project for the agri-food group’s digital catalog aim to achieve?

The project aims to create an online platform where the group's employees can easily browse, compare, and choose from a range of digital equipment options, streamlining the process of selecting necessary tools for work.