Strategic Business Leadership for Technology Leaders

Technology leaders today are expected to do much more than manage systems, infrastructure and technical teams.

They must understand the business, influence executive decisions, build compelling investment cases, manage risk, lead transformation and demonstrate how technology contributes to measurable organisational value.

The Strategic Business Leadership for Technology Leaders programme is designed to help experienced technology professionals make the transition from technical leadership to enterprise business leadership.

The programme combines business frameworks, practical exercises, a licensed Harvard Business School case discussion, an executive guest session and investment simulations.

Why organisations need this programme for their Technology teams

Organisations increasingly require technology leaders who can:

• Connect technology investments to business strategy
• Demonstrate commercial and financial value
• Communicate effectively with senior executives
• Prioritise competing technology investments
• Lead high-performing technical teams
• Build stronger partnerships with business functions
• Govern technology risk and emerging technologies
• Lead transformation from investment decision to value realisation

Programme Objectives

At the end of the programme, participants should be able to:

• Operate more effectively as business leaders, not only technology specialists
• Understand the commercial and financial implications of technology decisions
• Align technology priorities with organisational strategy
• Build stronger partnerships between Technology and the business
• Evaluate and communicate technology investment proposals
• Influence senior executives and key stakeholders
• Lead high-performing technology teams and transformation initiatives
• Improve technology governance, risk management and benefits realisation

Programme Architecture

The programme follows a simple leadership journey:

DAY 1

STRATEGY

Business Leadership & Strategic Technology

Understanding the business and determining how technology creates value.

Topics Include:

• From Technology Leader to Business Leader
• Business & Commercial Acumen for Technology Leaders
• Connecting Technology to Corporate Strategy
• Building Business–Technology Partnerships
• Leading Innovation, AI & Emerging Technology
• Licensed Harvard Business School Case Discussion

DAY 2

INVESTMENT

Technology Investment, Executive Influence & Governance

Building the business case, securing investment and influencing executive decisions.

Topics include:

• Financial Acumen for Technology Leaders
• Evaluating Technology Investments
• Building the Technology Business Case
• Technology Risk, Governance & Resilience
• Executive Communication & Influence
• Guest Executive Session
• Investment Committee Simulation

DAY 3

EXECUTION

Leadership, Transformation & Value Realisation

Leading people, portfolios and transformation to deliver measurable outcomes.

Topics include:

• Technology Portfolio Prioritisation
• Leading High-Performance Technology Teams
• From Technology Delivery to Benefits Realisation
• Leading Technology-Enabled Change
• Managing Senior Stakeholders During Execution
• Final Capstone: Executive Technology Investment & Transformation Challenge

Who should attend?

• CIOs and CTOs
• Heads of Technology
• Senior IT Managers
• Digital Transformation Leaders
• Product and Platform Leaders
• Technology Programme Managers
• Infrastructure and Operations Leaders
• Enterprise Architects
• Senior technology professionals preparing for broader leadership roles

It is particularly valuable for technology leaders who increasingly interact with business executives, investment committees and cross-functional stakeholders.

What is the training format?

• Physical (In-person) training – The training will be delivered at a physical location over three days (8 hours per day) using:
  • Facilitated discussions
  • Business cases
  • Licensed Harvard Business School case discussion
  • Technology investment exercises
  • Group problem-solving
  • Executive communication exercises
  • Guest executive interaction
  • Investment committee simulation
  • Final capstone
  • Peer learning and reflection
• Participant Leadership Toolkit: Participants receive reusable tools including:

• • Technology Strategy Alignment Template
  • Business Value Assessment
  • Technology Investment Evaluation Matrix
  • Technology Business Case Template
  • Executive Recommendation Template
  • Stakeholder Mapping Tool
  • Portfolio Prioritisation Matrix
  • Technology Risk & Governance Checklist
  • Benefits Realisation Checklist
  • Executive Presentation Checklist

Who will deliver the training?

The training will be delivered by highly experienced facilitators with extensive industry expertise spanning telecommunications, technology, e-commerce, financial services and management consulting.

What is the cost?

• Standard Fee: ₦450,000 per participant
• Early Bird Fee: ₦400,000 per participant
• Early Bird registration closes: 31st October 2026

Corporate Group Registration

• 3 or more participants: ₦425,000 per participant
• 5 or more participants: ₦400,000 per participant

Venue of the in-person training

• Canton Concourse, 12 Land Bridge Avenue, Off Palace Rd, Oniru Estate, Lagos

For more information,

Send an email to info@tenthcodemedia.com

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