The LIT Framework: 4 Core Learning Areas

Master the 32 essential skills every Future Technology Leader needs across People, Process, Product, and Profit. A complete methodology backed by proven leadership principles and veteran technology expertise.

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Why Future Technology Leaders Need More Than Technical Skills

You can code, you can build systems, you can understand technology better than most. But leading in the technology era requires mastering the human and business sides too.

The companies that will dominate the next decade won't just have the best technology. They'll have leaders who can manage people, optimise processes, develop products customers love, and build sustainable profit.

The LIT Framework gives you the 32 most critical skills across the 4 core learning areas, powered by proven LIT methodology and insights from veteran technology leaders with 30+ years of industry experience.

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The modules featured here are taken from the FTL Academy (Future Technology Leaders Academy), our comprehensive program for technologists on their leadership journey. We believe exceptional leaders create exceptional outcomes for everyone around them.

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The LIT Framework: 4 Core Learning Areas

Each area contains 8 essential modules with titles, clear descriptions, and AI-powered learning prompts. Content delivery coming soon.

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PEOPLE

Lead teams effectively in the digital age. Build trust across remote teams, communicate technical concepts clearly, and create high-performance cultures that drive innovation.

8 Core Modules
Explore People Management
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PROCESS

Design systems that scale with technology. Build automated workflows, implement quality controls, and create operational excellence that supports rapid growth.

8 Core Modules
Explore Process Optimisation
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PRODUCT

Build technology products that win markets. From user research to launch strategy, create digital solutions that customers love and competitors struggle to copy.

8 Core Modules
Explore Product Development
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PROFIT

Build scalable business models that leverage technology for exponential growth. Master venture-ready financial planning and create sustainable competitive advantages.

8 Core Modules
Explore Profit Growth

Powered by Proven Methodology & Veteran Leadership

The LIT Framework combines the battle-tested LIT methodology with insights from technology leaders who've managed global teams and built scalable businesses across decades.

LIT Methodology Foundation

Built on the proven LIT methodology with 7 core moves, comprehensive assessment tools, and systematic skill development that's been tested across thousands of leaders.

Veteran Technology Leadership

Content developed with insights from veteran technology leaders with 30+ years in the industry, experience managing teams across more than 10 countries, and proven track records scaling technology businesses globally.

AI-Enhanced Learning

Each module includes custom LLM prompts to accelerate your learning, plus access to Binary Pathway for advanced strategic thinking and decision-making systems. Coming soon.

Future-Ready Skills

Not just business basics, but the specific capabilities technology leaders need to thrive in an AI-driven, rapidly changing business landscape.

Beyond the 4 Core Areas: Binary Pathway

Each skill you master makes the others easier. Better people management improves your processes. Better processes support better products. Better products drive better profits.

Once you've mastered the fundamental skills, advance to Binary Pathway - the meta-thinking system for continuous growth and strategic decision-making.

This Technology Leadership Operating System helps you navigate complex decisions, anticipate future trends, and build the thinking frameworks that separate great leaders from good ones.

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