What is Shadow IT? There was a recent conversation online about the dangers of “Shadow IT.” In case you are unfamiliar with “Shadow IT,” it is simply IT-like projects that are initiated and developed outside of the IT department. This can be a custom application, a “rogue” server, and even technology systems purchased outside of […]
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These all get filed under, “Everything is my fault”. Hint: read Derek’s blog post to understand what I/he mean by this. Give a damn No, I mean it. Actually care about the company and the people you work for and with. If you don’t, shame on you!!! You are stealing from them and you should […]
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Recently, I had the opportunity to coach a business owner on a presentation he was giving. The interesting thing to me was how nervous he was given how knowledgeable he is on the subject matter. He knows his stuff! In our conversations about the topic, he was passionate and engaged in the information. But in […]
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3 Keys to a More Strategic CIO In 2002, I wrote, “Why Technologists Must Learn To Speak Business.” It was my first I.T. career article and resulted in a column, a number of additional writing projects, and ultimately my first book and my current book, “Building Your I.T. Career.” It also resulted in both fan […]
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Several years ago I was called into a company to solve a dilemma. I sat down with the controller for this company, who, as if often the case, was in charge of the company’s I.T. Note: VP of Finance, CFO, Controller’s – etc. are often in charge of I.T. at organizations of 50-200 people. She […]
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