Author: Alex Worapol Pongpech
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The Importance of Accurate Technical and Innovative Assessments in Corporate Strategy
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Data-Driven Strategy: Lessons from “The Art of War”
medium.com/@alexpongpech/data-driven-strategy-lessons-from-the-art-of-war-f21b9da07b9a
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The Importance of Building and Maintaining a Technical Documentation Culture
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Beware of the ‘Yes’ Team Members on the Technical Management Team
When my students or team members answered ‘yes’ to my question in under 5 seconds, it’s possible they hadn’t engaged in sufficient critical thinking. This behavior could hinder the company’s innovation progress. In the realm of technical management, effective leadership and team dynamics are critical for innovation, problem-solving, and achieving organizational goals. One of the…
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Class Supplement Reading
I wrote these articles for my students in the Management of Analytics and Data Technology Graduate program. The only graduate program in Asia focusing on the management aspect of data, of which I am a co-founder.
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How Not to Say Yes to the CEO as a CTO: Navigating Strategic Disagreements with Diplomacy
This skill is one of the most important skills that I wish I learned much earlier. I have, unfortunately, clashed unnecessarily with too many bosses and CEOs. If I had learned better communication skills to say NO, I could have helped many more small and medium companies grow their technical capabilities. In the high-stakes world…
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Why Critical Thinking is Important to a Technical Lead
In the realm of technology, where rapid advancements and complex problems are the norm, critical thinking emerges as an indispensable skill, particularly for technical leads. Unfortunately, I discovered that many technical leads do not have good critical thinking skill. As a technical lead, you are at the helm of guiding a team through intricate projects,…
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The Benefits of Hiring a Fractional CTO for small and medium SMEs
https://medium.com/@alexpongpech/the-benefits-of-hiring-a-fractional-cto-for-small-and-medium-smes-ab539a9948ce This role has been one of the most rewarding experiences of the past decade. It involves developing technical solutions and strategies for various industries, and it is gratifying to see SMEs thrive and advance. A significant advantage is the absence of long-term commitment concerns for both myself and the companies I collaborate with. This…
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Managing Multiple Teams
In this post I shared my presentation on Managing Multiple Teams. The presentation is for lecturing my Managing Analytics and Data Technologies class. Managing multiple teams presents several challenges. Coordinating across different groups can lead to communication barriers, where misalignment of goals and priorities may occur, causing inefficiencies and conflicts. Balancing the diverse skill sets…
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