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Archive: 09-2011

• Don't try to avoid hard work by automating

  The root cause of automated crap is perhaps the basic notion that applying a technology, methodology, or other management voodoo can replace the hard work required for personal (and...

  Posted by Patrick Gray | September 28, 2011, 6:13 AM PDT

• Do better in your waking hours by sleeping better

  Successful individuals recognize the value of ensuring that they are functioning at a high level of performance. In this blog, executive leadership coach John M. McKee shares six tips that can...

  Posted by John McKee | September 27, 2011, 2:41 PM PDT

• Confessions from the PM of a chaotic project

  If you’ve ever had the misfortune of managing a project that spiraled out of control, you’ll relate to this story.

  Posted by Benny Sisko | September 26, 2011, 5:22 AM PDT

• Protect your systems from the dangers of web browsing

  Here are the most common myths around web browsing and the necessary steps to take to ensure a safe and secure browsing environment for all your users.

  Posted by Robert Eugene Miller | September 23, 2011, 5:39 AM PDT

• Careers are like nature: Only the fittest survive

  Ever notice that some people have great careers even though they’re not the best at what they do? This week, John M. McKee says that’s because they know the most important rule of...

  Posted by John McKee | September 21, 2011, 1:06 PM PDT

• Reactivity is not heroic; it's a leadership failure

  Swooping in and getting things done in the organization’s darkest hour might seem heroic, but it’s not. In the long run, this is also one of the costliest ways to operate an IT shop.

  Posted by Patrick Gray | September 20, 2011, 8:09 AM PDT

• The great shared service question

  While operating with a profit-or-loss mentality can offer leadership opportunities and a drive for efficiency, there are several problems with a full-shared service model.

  Posted by Patrick Gray | September 15, 2011, 8:05 AM PDT

• BYOD can work, with some challenges

  BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) can work for your users if you keep in mind some support challenges.

  Posted by Scott Lowe | September 14, 2011, 5:38 AM PDT

• Successful BI deployments have these elements

  Forrester reports that more than half of BI attempts fail or bog down to a crawl. Successful deployment and usability depends on several critical components.

  Posted by Robert Eugene Miller | September 14, 2011, 5:32 AM PDT

• One of my favorite success tools

  Executive leadership coach John M. McKee discusses a tool that was created for organizations and shares how to apply it to ensure your career is successful.

  Posted by John McKee | September 13, 2011, 4:09 AM PDT