Gartner Executive FastStart™ for Heads of Software Engineering

Gartner Executive FastStart helps you excel in your first year — and beyond.

Gartner Executive FastStart provides a critical advantage to an incredibly complex role

For New To Role heads of software engineering, common challenges include keeping a firm grasp on technical responsibilities while upskilling team members, meeting delivery timelines and aligning delivery objectives with business goals — not to mention the inevitable learning curve of your new remit.

Executive FastStart doesn’t just identify these common challenges; it empowers you to overcome them by prioritizing what matters most — whether you’re a tenured head of software engineering at a new company or you’ve risen through the ranks at your organization.

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Why heads of software engineering rely on Gartner Executive FastStart

A proven approach.

Gartner leverages lessons learned from thousands of executive transitions across dozens of industries and markets. Tap into what peers have identified as the best ways to anticipate blind spots and overcome common obstacles.

Personalized insights. Practical advice. Immediate impact.

Your transition is unique to you. Executive FastStart is designed to deliver the insights and resources you need to accelerate your impact in the first 30, 60, 90 days and beyond.

Streamlined for success. Prioritized for action.

Save time and effort. Executive FastStart is practical, easy to use and prioritized to enable quick wins and progress your mid- and long-term goals.

Unrivaled depth. Powered by Gartner.

Plan and execute with detailed tools, roadmaps and benchmarks tailored to your situation and goals.

FAQs about Gartner Executive FastStart for heads of software engineering

What are the key benefits of Gartner Executive FastStart for heads of software engineering?

Executive FastStart helps new heads of software engineering focus and prioritize actions in their first year to quickly maximize impact. It is tailored to recognize the different needs of heads of software engineering who’ve never been in the role before and those stepping into a new environment. Executive FastStart addresses the challenges and opportunities you are likely to experience and serves as a starting point for further support.

How does the Gartner Executive FastStart program help heads of software engineering manage complexity?

Heads of software engineering — especially those new to their roles — struggle to deliver effective digital experiences at the speed of the business, build a world-class software engineering organization, and adopt modern architecture and technologies. To address these and other challenges, Executive FastStart is split into four areas: establishing priorities quickly, delivering on those priorities in your first year and beyond, understanding your organization and role, and building relationships and personal brand.

Drive stronger performance on your mission-critical priorities.