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10+ useless interview questions... and what you should ask instead
Apr 2008
Interview prep guides are full of recommended 'tough' questions, but a lot of them are a complete waste of time. Here's a list of questions to avoid and some better ways to elicit useful...
Provided by Erik Eckel
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Preflight checklist for your PowerPoint presentations
Feb 2010
You may not always have time to create a blockbuster slide show. But if you take a quick spin through this list, you can catch mistakes, improve polish, and prevent problems.This download is also...
Provided by Jody Gilbert
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10 signs that you aren't cut out to be a CIO
Dec 2007
You've spent many years as an IT professional. You've written good program code; taken on complex projects -- and succeeded; managed technical IT professionals; and studied the ins-and-outs of how...
Provided by Wayne Anderson
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10 signs that you aren't cut out to be an IT manager
Sep 2007
What was I thinking? How did I even get here? At some stage, many people will find themselves asking these questions. Why did they leave that great little job to take a turn in the management...
Provided by John McKee
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Ten skills that can help you land an IT manager job
Mar 2005
Your experience and tech credentials might make you a strong candidate for an IT manager position, but the CIO may be looking for something more. Find out how playing up certain nontechnical...
Provided by TechRepublic
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10 ways to communicate more effectively with customers and co-workers
Aug 2007
Communications plays a key role in your career success. When asked to name the top three skills they believe their subordinates need, 70 percent of the readers of CIO magazine cited communications...
Provided by Calvin Sun
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Take control of your day with these 10 time management strategies
Sep 2007
Have you ever started the day with great ambitions and then realized at the end that you didn't get anything done? Honing your time management skills can help. Project management expert Tom Mochal...
Provided by Tom Mochal
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Seven warning signs that you should turn down a job offer
Jul 2005
When you're considering a job offer, be on the lookout for these signs that you should steer clear of it. It's tempting to accept the first job offer that comes along, especially when you've been...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Book chapters
Detect rootkits and rootkit behavior with these techniques
Apr 2006
This sample chapter, taken from Rootkits: Subverting the Windows Kernel, discusses two basic approaches to rootkit detection. Rootkits can be difficult to detect, especially when they operate in...
Provided by Addison Wesley Professional
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10 ways to prepare yourself for an IT leadership role
Sep 2007
If you're looking for leadership opportunities, it won't take you too long to find them. In fact, most of the time, they'll find you. Make sure you are constantly working on both your hard and...
Provided by Ramon Padilla
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10+ ways to reduce wordiness in your writing
Feb 2009
When you streamline your wording, your message becomes more powerful and clear. Calvin Sun looks at how eliminating just a few superfluous phrases can tighten up your writing and give it more...
Provided by Calvin Sun
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Which of these IT job roles is right (or wrong) for you?
Mar 2008
Unless you're very lucky, you probably won't find your ideal position in the IT world the first time out. In fact, you may not even know what your ideal position looks like until you've been...
Provided by TechRepublic
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IT Hiring Kit: Network Administrator, 2009
Jun 2009
This is an updated version of our popular Hiring Kit for Network Administrators. We have updated the interview questions to reflect newer technology and have added an Interview Questions key form...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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10 public speaking traps and how to avoid them
Oct 2009
You can sail past most problems that pop up during a presentation if you're ready for them. These strategies will help you finesse common public speaking pitfalls. This download is also available...
Provided by Calvin Sun
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10 things you can do to advance your career as a developer
Jan 2010
Tackling new challenges beyond your regular IT niche will help expand your knowledge and skill set. Here are some career-building opportunities you may not have considered.This download is also...
Provided by Alan Norton
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10 ways failure leads to success
Mar 2010
It may seem like a contradiction, but thinking you're always right is a sure path to failure, while admitting and learning from failure inevitably leads to success.This download is also available...
Provided by Steve Tobak
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10 lies managers tell themselves
Apr 2010
When a manager hides behind a lie to feel better, the impact can be destructive and far-reaching. BNET's Steve Tobak looks at some lies you may have encountered.This download is also available as...
Provided by Steve Tobak
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10 ways to get back in the game after a layoff
Sep 2010
Looking for work is only part of what you need to do when you get laid off. Justin James offers some advice for moving forward instead of sinking into the unemployment abyss.This download is also...
Provided by Justin James
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10 things you can do to network more effectively
Sep 2010
Networking may not be everyone's favorite thing. But done the right away, it can lead to big career payoffs. Calvin Sun shares some ideas for successful networking.This download is also available...
Provided by Calvin Sun
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The Consumerization of IT
Oct 2010
This presentation by Bill Detwiler appeared at TechRepublic Live 2010 in Louisville, KY, on July 1-2, 2010.
Provided by TechRepublic.com
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10 ways to make sure your clients pay you
Dec 2010
Mishandled billing can spell disaster for your consultancy. To keep the cash flowing, follow these tips to make sure you get paid on time.This download is also available as an entry in our 10...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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10+ ways to minimize generational differences in the workplace
Jan 2011
If you're having a tough time communicating with co-workers who are much younger or older than you are, take heart: These tips can help you close the generation gap. This download is also...
Provided by Calvin Sun
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Ask the right kind of question to get the right kind of answer
Jul 2007
Open questions, closed questions, concern-based questions, obvious questions -- all legitimate strategies for getting information, but each serves a specialized purpose. Calvin Sun looks at some...
Provided by Calvin Sun
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10 things you can do to get better customer service
Aug 2007
We receive bad customer service far too often. What can we do about it? Sometimes, things are out of our control and there's nothing we can do. Other times, however, we may be able to tilt the...
Provided by Calvin Sun
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10 ways to make meetings more effective
Nov 2007
We've all had to sit through meetings that were unnecessary, poorly conducted, unproductive, and/or excessively long -- but it doesn't have to be that way. Calvin Sun offers a list of pointers to...
Provided by Calvin Sun
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10 tips for managing virtual teams
Nov 2007
Most everyone works in a team environment, and it's generally been understood that the most effective teams are those located together. But thanks to the Internet, faster and more reliable...
Provided by Tom Mochal
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10 ways to handle disagreements effectively
Apr 2008
Disagreements at work come with the territory -- but they aren't necessarily a bad thing. Handled properly, disagreements often can lead to productive gains and unexpected solutions. Calvin Sun...
Provided by Calvin Sun
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Book chapters
Get relief from the burden of e-mail
Sep 2008
E-mail can overwhelm your inbox and kill your productivity if it gets out of hand. This chapter from Take back your life!: Using Microsoft Office Outlook 2007 to Get Organized and Stay Organized...
Provided by Microsoft Press
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10 mistakes new Windows administrators make
Dec 2008
Whether you're new to network administration or to the Windows environment, a few common oversights and mistakes can trip you up. Deb Shinder explains how to avoid some of the problems new Windows...
Provided by Deb Shinder
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10+ phrases that can be irritating or offensive
Mar 2009
It's possible to rub someone the wrong way without even realizing it -- all because you used the wrong expression at the wrong time. Calvin Sun discusses 11 such expressions and looks at how you...
Provided by Calvin Sun
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10 tips for advancing from a beginner to an intermediate developer
May 2009
Beginner developers who want to take their career to the next level may be stymied by a lack of resources and recommendations. Justin James helps close that information gap with 10 suggestions for...
Provided by Justin James
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10 simple things you can do to improve your writing
Sep 2008
If you're like much of today's workforce, you need to have halfway decent writing skills to succeed at your job. But even if you don't have time to work on those skills, mastering a few basic...
Provided by Jody Gilbert
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10 signs that you aren't cut out to be a project manager
Sep 2007
You've all seen top 10 lists of the best traits of a project manager or the top 10 skills of a project manager. However, project management is not for everyone. Many people have some of the traits...
Provided by Tom Mochal
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The 10 biggest mistakes IT managers make
Aug 2006
Certain common IT management mistakes can make you less effective, hamper your career advancement, and even jeopardize your job. Executive coach Joey Smith has spent years working with IT...
Provided by TechRepublic
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~10 ways to avoid age-bias landmines during the interview process
Nov 2007
If you fall into the category of 'older IT pro,' you may encounter subtle age bias in questions and comments from interviewers. The trick is to identify the questions and know the best way to...
Provided by TechRepublic
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10 tips for meeting IT project deadlines
Nov 2007
Erratic and poorly estimated timelines, scope creep, unexpected staff illnesses, and supplier failures are just a few of the things that could go wrong with your project. And because time is today...
Provided by TechRepublic
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10 ways to destroy your management career
Nov 2010
Your career can survive a few missteps -- in fact, what you learn from your mistakes can fuel your progress. But certain errors are guaranteed to blow your aspirations to smithereens. Here are 10...
Provided by Steve Tobak
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10 tips and tactics for dealing with conflict
Sep 2009
A little common sense and preemptive action can defuse conflicts before they get out of hand. These tips will help you manage and resolve touchy situations.This download is also available as an...
Provided by John McKee
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10 phrases that can change your career
Feb 2010
A few straightforward expressions can make the difference between building a good relationship and coming across like a jerk. This download is also available as an entry in our 10 Things blog.
Provided by Steve Tobak
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The 10 best ways to handle a job interview
Jun 2008
Given the current economy, maintaining contacts with other companies can be critical. Knowing the right people can help you land a better job, one with more pay or perhaps the chance of...
Provided by Calvin Sun
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10+ ways to reduce wordiness in your writing
Feb 2009
When you streamline your wording, your message becomes more powerful and clear. Calvin Sun looks at how eliminating just a few superfluous phrases can tighten up your writing and give it more...
Provided by Calvin Sun
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10 ways CIOs can keep their jobs -- and their sanity -- in 2009
Feb 2009
Don't let the deepening recession kill your spirit. Here's how to get ahead and stay ahead in what's proving to be the most tenuous work environment in decades.This download is also available as...
Provided by Polly Schneider Traylor
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10+ IT pros share the utilities and tools they can't live without
Feb 2009
One way to make your job a little easier is to find out which tools other IT pros rely on -- and then try them out for yourself. Susan Harkins extracted a list of favorite tools from 13 IT pros,...
Provided by Susan Harkins
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10 strategies for dealing with co-worker tensions
Feb 2009
During the course of your career, you won't see eye to eye with all your co-workers. But you can minimize problems if you apply a few tricks to ease the tension. These tips can help you resolve --...
Provided by Seth Bonner
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10+ ways to avoid misunderstandings at work
Feb 2009
Miscues happen all the time in business communications, and the results can range from annoying to disastrous. Here are some simple rules to follow that can save you a world of trouble when...
Provided by Calvin Sun
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10+ ways to overcome bureaucratic obstacles
Jan 2009
Being thwarted by a bureaucratic roadblock can be a huge aggravation. Your task may be simple, but some red tape, regulation, or gatekeeper stands squarely in your path. Calvin Sun offers some...
Provided by Calvin Sun
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10 memory aids to help prevent misused words
Jan 2009
Do you have trouble remembering which word to use in certain situations? Plenty of words are similar and easy to confuse -- and that can make you sound stupid even if what you've written is...
Provided by Calvin Sun
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10 things you can do to ensure career survival in 2009
Jan 2009
Protecting your job in this economic climate is a job in itself, but the effort can pay off. John McKee offers practical strategies for getting through tough times with your career intact.This...
Provided by John McKee
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10 New Year's resolutions for IT pros
Dec 2008
With 2009 about to roll in, this is a good time to look at ways of making your IT organization better. Specific resolutions will be unique to every environment, but these goals make sense for just...
Provided by Rick Vanover
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10 reasons IT certification will be important in 2009
Dec 2008
In the midst of staggering business and economic turmoil, you need all the tools at your disposal to help shore up your career prospects. See why Erik Eckel believes IT certification will become...
Provided by Erik Eckel
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10 mistakes new Windows administrators make
Dec 2008
Whether you're new to network administration or to the Windows environment, a few common oversights and mistakes can trip you up. Deb Shinder explains how to avoid some of the problems new Windows...
Provided by Deb Shinder
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10 things you should know about Microsoft's revised certification program
Dec 2008
Microsoft has made some fairly big changes to its certification program. If you're in the midst of pursuing accreditation -- or you're thinking of heading down one of the new paths -- check out...
Provided by Erik Eckel
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The industry's 10 best IT certifications
Dec 2008
IT pros tend to have strong opinions when debating the value of professional certification -- and views become even more polarized when it comes down to a discussion of which certs are meaningful....
Provided by Erik Eckel
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10 ways to take the pain out of performance planning
Dec 2008
Staff performance planning may not be at the top of your list of enjoyable manager tasks -- but it's one of your most important responsibilities. Calvin Sun offers some pointers that can help ease...
Provided by Calvin Sun
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10 things you should do (and not do) at your company's holiday party
Dec 2008
The holiday party is full of opportunities to shoot yourself in the foot -- but you may also get a chance to do your career some good. Calvin Sun offers a list of party do's and don'ts to help you...
Provided by Calvin Sun
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10+ ways to work more effectively from home
Nov 2008
There are plenty of advantages to working from home, but there are certain pitfalls as well. Calvin Sun has worked from home for many years, and he offers some pointers for making things go smoothly.
Provided by Calvin Sun
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10+ survival tips on business travel to Beijing
Nov 2008
If you're going to spend some time working in Beijing, your experience will be much better if you know what to expect and how to prepare. Calvin Sun is living in Beijing through the winter and he...
Provided by Calvin Sun
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10 ways to improve your office etiquette (and avoid being the annoying co-worker)
Nov 2008
Office environments typically require us to work in fairly close quarters, so a little consideration and cooperation can make life a lot easier. These guidelines will help you -- or maybe the...
Provided by Calvin Sun
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The five fundamentals of IT consulting
Oct 2008
Pulling concepts from his book, The IT Consultant: A Commonsense Framework for Managing the Client Relationship, Rick Freedman explains the five fundamentals of IT consulting. This download...
Provided by Rick Freedman
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Top 10 U.S. college programs for IT
Oct 2008
This TechRepublic Special Report features our list of 10 "can't miss" undergraduate IT programs in the United States. These IT business education programs are aimed at students who want to get on...
Provided by TechRepublic
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The 10 best IT certification Web sites
Oct 2008
The world of IT certification has changed considerably over the past several years, as the demands of the IT industry and the market for tech talent have shifted. IT consultant and exam veteran...
Provided by Erik Eckel
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10 tips on conducting effective interviews
Oct 2008
Whether you're having a discussion with an employee about performance issues, trying to gather information about why a project failed, looking for feedback from a staff member about team dynamics,...
Provided by Calvin Sun
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10 ways to convince your boss to let you work from home
Oct 2008
There may be dozens of reasons why telecommuting makes sense for you. But to make your case with management, you need a list of reasons that make sense for the business. Here are some...
Provided by Susan Harkins
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Is IT hazardous to your health?
Oct 2008
Stress, burnout, and work/life balance are examples of employee issues you'll find in any work environment. However, IT pros may encounter a few extra health problems -- such as repetitive stress...
Provided by TechRepublic
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10 mistakes to avoid when seeking a new job
Oct 2008
Sometimes, all it takes is a small mistake or oversight to turn off a potential employer. Calvin Sun offers this list of job-search gaffes that could torpedo your chances of getting hired.This...
Provided by Calvin Sun
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10 simple things you can do to improve your writing
Sep 2008
If you're like much of today's workforce, you need to have halfway decent writing skills to succeed at your job. But even if you don't have time to work on those skills, mastering a few basic...
Provided by Jody Gilbert
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10 ways to survive office politics
Sep 2008
Friction, deceit, gossip, rivalry, power plays -- fine for movies and TV, but potentially disastrous in the workplace. Calvin Sun looks at strategies for steering clear of issues that can unravel...
Provided by Calvin Sun
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Book chapters
Get relief from the burden of e-mail
Sep 2008
E-mail can overwhelm your inbox and kill your productivity if it gets out of hand. This chapter from Take back your life!: Using Microsoft Office Outlook 2007 to Get Organized and Stay Organized...
Provided by Microsoft Press
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10 ways to learn new skills on the cheap
Sep 2008
Limited time, family demands, and travel make it tough to squeeze in the training you need, but cost doesn't have to be an obstacle. In fact, some of the least expensive training alternatives can...
Provided by Jerry Loza
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10 ways to establish rapport with others
Sep 2008
It's not always easy to connect with other people, but it's a useful skill to master -- for your personal life as well as for your professional one. Calvin Sun offers some suggestions for getting...
Provided by Calvin Sun
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5 things that suck about working in IT (and 5 things that don't)
Sep 2008
Working in IT is one of the world's most challenging jobs -- which is sometimes bad and sometimes good. TechRepublic Editor in Chief Jason Hiner offers five reasons why working in IT can really...
Provided by Jason Hiner
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10 ways to get maximum value from a professional development class
Sep 2008
If your company (or you) invests in training aimed at helping you become more capable and well-rounded, it only makes sense to get everything you can out of the class. Calvin Sun offers some...
Provided by Calvin Sun
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Best of Bowers: Top 10 career management blog posts
Sep 2008
Few bloggers can match Toni Bowers for stirring up interesting debates, raising tough questions, bringing attention to IT employment trends, putting ridiculous ideas in their place, and giving...
Provided by Toni Bowers
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White Papers
Resource Guide: 11 Qualities of Successful IT Managers
Aug 2008
To succeed as an IT manager, and to advance your career into the executive sphere, you need some very specific traits--11 to be exact. From needs assessment to team building, read this...
Provided by TechRepublic
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White Papers
Resource Guide: 10 Tech Skills You Should Develop Over the Next Five Years
Aug 2008
If you want a job where you can train in a particular skill set and then never have to learn anything new, IT isn't the field for you. But if you like to be constantly learning new things and...
Provided by TechRepublic
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10 ways to kickstart the performance of your underachievers
Aug 2008
Poor performers can drag down your whole team. Business and leadership coach John McKee shares some strategies for determining the underlying issues and turning those underachievers around.This...
Provided by John McKee
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10 ways to increase the productivity of your programmers
Jul 2008
Developer time doesn't come cheap -- yet in some shops, maintaining developer productivity can be a struggle. Justin James discusses a number of ways to remove the obstacles that may be keeping...
Provided by Justin James
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10 gaffes to avoid with respect to Chinese culture
Jul 2008
If you're doing business in China, meeting with people from China, or planning to work there, you'll want to avoid certain missteps. Calvin Sun explains a bit about Chinese culture and provides a...
Provided by Calvin Sun
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Stay safe when you pull an all-nighter: 10 self-defense tips for techies
Jul 2008
IT pros may be experts at protecting their systems from attack. But working late, short on sleep, preoccupied with a tricky project, they may not be ready to protect themselves. Deb Shinder calls...
Provided by Deb Shinder
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10 ways to improve your client relationships
Jul 2008
One thing is true for all consultants: If we have any work, we have clients. And one of our most important roles is to maintain and enhance our relationship with them. Here are some suggestions to...
Provided by Kevin Eikenberry Group
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10 things you should do (and not do) at your company's holiday party
Dec 2008
The holiday party is full of opportunities to shoot yourself in the foot -- but you may also get a chance to do your career some good. Calvin Sun offers a list of party do's and don'ts to help you...
Provided by Calvin Sun
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10 ways to take the pain out of performance planning
Dec 2008
Staff performance planning may not be at the top of your list of enjoyable manager tasks -- but it's one of your most important responsibilities. Calvin Sun offers some pointers that can help ease...
Provided by Calvin Sun
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Downloads
10 things you should know about Microsoft's revised certification program
Dec 2008
Microsoft has made some fairly big changes to its certification program. If you're in the midst of pursuing accreditation -- or you're thinking of heading down one of the new paths -- check out...
Provided by Erik Eckel
-
Downloads
10 mistakes new Windows administrators make
Dec 2008
Whether you're new to network administration or to the Windows environment, a few common oversights and mistakes can trip you up. Deb Shinder explains how to avoid some of the problems new Windows...
Provided by Deb Shinder
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Downloads
10 reasons IT certification will be important in 2009
Dec 2008
In the midst of staggering business and economic turmoil, you need all the tools at your disposal to help shore up your career prospects. See why Erik Eckel believes IT certification will become...
Provided by Erik Eckel
-
Downloads
10 New Year's resolutions for IT pros
Dec 2008
With 2009 about to roll in, this is a good time to look at ways of making your IT organization better. Specific resolutions will be unique to every environment, but these goals make sense for just...
Provided by Rick Vanover
-
Downloads
10 things you can do to ensure career survival in 2009
Jan 2009
Protecting your job in this economic climate is a job in itself, but the effort can pay off. John McKee offers practical strategies for getting through tough times with your career intact.This...
Provided by John McKee
-
Downloads
10 memory aids to help prevent misused words
Jan 2009
Do you have trouble remembering which word to use in certain situations? Plenty of words are similar and easy to confuse -- and that can make you sound stupid even if what you've written is...
Provided by Calvin Sun
-
Downloads
10+ ways to avoid misunderstandings at work
Feb 2009
Miscues happen all the time in business communications, and the results can range from annoying to disastrous. Here are some simple rules to follow that can save you a world of trouble when...
Provided by Calvin Sun
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Downloads
10 strategies for dealing with co-worker tensions
Feb 2009
During the course of your career, you won't see eye to eye with all your co-workers. But you can minimize problems if you apply a few tricks to ease the tension. These tips can help you resolve --...
Provided by Seth Bonner
-
Downloads
10 ways CIOs can keep their jobs -- and their sanity -- in 2009
Feb 2009
Don't let the deepening recession kill your spirit. Here's how to get ahead and stay ahead in what's proving to be the most tenuous work environment in decades.This download is also available as...
Provided by Polly Schneider Traylor
-
Downloads
TechRepublic's 2009 IT skills and salary report
Feb 2009
In conjunction with Global Knowledge, TechRepublic presents this year's IT skills and salary report. Find out about IT employment trends, areas of growth and decline, skills that are in demand,...
Provided by TechRepublic
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10 questions on the changing role of the healthcare IT executive: An interview with Patrick Moroney
Feb 2009
Like CIOs in other industries, IT executives in the healthcare field are seeing their roles become increasingly strategic while retaining a focus on technology and operational excellence. Veteran...
Provided by Jeff Cerny
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The 10+ most dangerous words in business
Mar 2009
Business buzzwords can be annoying -- but everyday language can be far more treacherous. BNET UK's Jo Owen lists a dozen seemingly innocuous words that are often used to distract, misdirect, and...
Provided by Jo Owen
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10+ phrases that can be irritating or offensive
Mar 2009
It's possible to rub someone the wrong way without even realizing it -- all because you used the wrong expression at the wrong time. Calvin Sun discusses 11 such expressions and looks at how you...
Provided by Calvin Sun
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10 ways to be a good manager during a recession
Mar 2009
It's tough enough to be an effective manager when the economy is strong. But making the right decisions, keeping staff focused, and maintaining IT service levels may seem next to impossible when...
Provided by Polly Schneider Traylor
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Top 10 undergraduate courses for the CIO track
Mar 2009
If you're thinking about becoming a CIO, you can lay a good foundation by taking courses that translate into the skills and knowledge you'll be using every day. Seasoned CIO Jay Rollins offers a...
Provided by Jay Rollins
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10 questions on IT leadership in a large multinational business: An interview with David Edelstein
Mar 2009
Overseeing IT operations for a global company brings some unique challenges. But the issues discussed here -- managing technology, improving the business, reducing costs, driving revenue, and...
Provided by Jeff Cerny
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10 skills developers will need in the next five years
Apr 2009
If you're a developer looking to get ahead in your field (or in some cases, to simply stay employed), this is not a good time to be complacent. Justin James lists the skills you'll want to work on...
Provided by Justin James
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10 office gaffes to avoid
Apr 2009
Have you ever wanted to disappear after committing some stupid faux pas? If it occurs in a professional context, it could be more than embarrassing -- it could cost you business or hurt your...
Provided by Calvin Sun
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10 faulty beliefs that can doom IT leaders
Apr 2009
As an IT leader, you must analyze your thinking to ensure that you're not harboring any false beliefs that could be holding your department back. If you find yourself operating under certain...
Provided by Ilya Bogorad
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10 ways leaders can get crucial feedback
Apr 2009
If you're going to successfully lead your team members through these rocky times, you need to listen to their ideas and understand what they're dealing with-- and that requires a dedicated effort...
Provided by John McKee
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CIOs: Here are 10 ways you can support your CEO
Apr 2009
To build a strong future with the company and gain an ally at the top, CIOs need to understand the challenges facing their CEO and find ways to offer value and support. Here are some strategies...
Provided by Polly Schneider Traylor
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10 ways to keep your job despite the tough economy
Apr 2009
As the economy worsens, more companies are making deep cuts in personnel -- and many IT workers are bracing for the axe to fall. But it may not come to that, especially if you take steps now to...
Provided by Jerry Loza
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10+ ways to learn more efficiently
May 2009
To succeed as an IT pro, you have to pursue knowledge and new skills on an ongoing basis -- even if you have limited time and rusty study habits. Calvin Sun shares a dozen pointers that will help...
Provided by Calvin Sun
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10 tips for advancing from a beginner to an intermediate developer
May 2009
Beginner developers who want to take their career to the next level may be stymied by a lack of resources and recommendations. Justin James helps close that information gap with 10 suggestions for...
Provided by Justin James
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10 tips for doing layoffs the right way
May 2009
Workforce reductions are often necessary to keep companies solvent during difficult times -- but mishandling the process can make an already bad situation even worse. Here are 10 things to keep in...
Provided by Polly Schneider Traylor
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10 terms from the alternative Geek-Speak glossary
Jun 2009
Not content with the standard definitions, Jeff Dray decided to stretch the meanings of several tech terms. You may have a few of your own to add to the list.This download is also available as an...
Provided by Jeff Dray
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10 tips for leading your team to peak performance
May 2007
If you manage knowledge workers and IT project managers, you need to develop a special brand of leadership that challenges employees, allows them to make creative contributions, and fosters their...
Provided by Jason Hiner
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10 ways to improve your office etiquette (and avoid being the annoying co-worker)
Nov 2008
Office environments typically require us to work in fairly close quarters, so a little consideration and cooperation can make life a lot easier. These guidelines will help you -- or maybe the...
Provided by Calvin Sun
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Downloads
10 workplace rules of engagement
Jan 2011
Despite our best intentions, our workplace behavior is sometimes less than perfect. Here are some rules to help minimize the missteps and improve our on-the-job interactions.This download is also...
Provided by Steve Tobak
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10 traits to look for when you're hiring a programmer
Mar 2008
Programmers come with a wide range of skill sets, hail from many countries and cultures, and can have differing backgrounds and experiences. Nevertheless, certain qualities can mean the difference...
Provided by Justin James
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TechRepublic's 2008 IT skills and salary report
Mar 2008
TechRepublic presents this IT skills and salary report, created in conjunction with Global Knowledge. Find out about IT employment trends, the job market outlook, areas of growth and decline,...
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10 ways to gain and keep the loyalty of your staff
Mar 2009
You depend on your team to be productive and reliable so that the entire IT department can be successful. But to get everyone to do their best work, you need to build a relationship of trust and...
Provided by Calvin Sun
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The 10 best IT certifications: 2010
Aug 2010
The certification landscape changes as rapidly as the technologies you support. Here's an updated list of certs that currently offer the most value and validity for IT pros.This download is also...
Provided by Erik Eckel
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10 things you should do if you make a big mistake
Nov 2007
We may mess up sometimes in our work, and the mistake we make could be a major one. But even a big blunder can be rectified, with damage brought under control and the lessons learned prompting...
Provided by Calvin Sun
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Don't make assumptions about coworkers based on their behavior
Feb 2010
Are you frustrated by an employee who exhibits a certain behavior? Try not to make assumptions about that person.
Provided by Toni Bowers
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10 telephone blunders that could hurt your image
Jul 2007
The way you handle your phone communications can greatly affect the impression you give professional associates. As Calvin Sun explains, mistakes such as taking cell phone calls during meetings...
Provided by Calvin Sun
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10 ways technology can help (or hurt) your professional image
Jul 2009
Increasingly sophisticated communications options have introduced a number of gotchas into the business world. Calvin Sun looks at some phone, email, and voicemail best practices that will help...
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10 ways to make sure your conference calls aren't a waste of time
Jul 2009
The downturn in travel budgets has sparked an increase in the number of conference calls among those collaborating across distributed environments. Unfortunately, a lot of those calls are poorly...
Provided by Thom Langford
