You want to advance your career, but the way forward feels uncertain. Do you… Get another certification? Go back to school for your masters? Just put in more hours and hope someone notices? The answer to each of these questions is… Maybe. Maybe. Maybe. (But probably not.) The fact is we can’t answer these questions for […]
You’re prepared to play in the big leagues… You’re itching to take on more responsibility… You’ve paid your dues, and feel ready to climb to the next rung on the corporate ladder… There’s just one more step you need to take before you get that big promotion… You have to make sure the decision-makers in your […]
What’s the biggest problem that business folks report about working with IT? It usually sounds something like: “He just doesn’t get it.” “It’s pulling teeth to get the information I actually need.” “He only ever talks about tech stuff.” The specific wording doesn’t really matter. These complaints point to the same problem: the inability of […]
Do you want to make it to senior management? Would you like to be CIO some day? For many IT people, the answer is a loud “yes!” And no wonder— These positions bring with them increased respect, compensation, and opportunities to make an impact in the organization. Unfortunately, many IT pros go about aiming for […]
You’ve earned a new position, and you’re diving in with a lot of optimism. Not to mention a million ideas for projects and initiatives you want to implement. On day one you plow forward full steam ahead…and immediately hit your first brick wall. Soon you hit another, and another. Your big plans are getting roadblocked, […]
