I'd be weighing a bunch of things in a situation like that, and I've been on a consulting engagement where there were similar dynamics.
But a few primary ones for me would be:
A) If the CTO is open to being coached, am I willing to go through the trouble of building a relationship with them so I can help them be a better developer?
B) If the CTO isn't open to being coached, can I do my job without being bitter if they are making things harder for me that I can't influence?
I'm sure you'll make the right decision for your unique path. That's tough.
Hey Alex!
I'd be weighing a bunch of things in a situation like that, and I've been on a consulting engagement where there were similar dynamics.
But a few primary ones for me would be:
A) If the CTO is open to being coached, am I willing to go through the trouble of building a relationship with them so I can help them be a better developer?
B) If the CTO isn't open to being coached, can I do my job without being bitter if they are making things harder for me that I can't influence?
I'm sure you'll make the right decision for your unique path. That's tough.
Thanks Jayme! Yeah, I hope that I will.