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Conspiracy theories and large corporations
With the ease of modern communication, it's easy to believe that major corporations are manipulating world affairs. The fact is, they're not organized enough to do that.
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You can tell the quality of a company by those leaving
We continue to see organizations trying to survive by cutting expenses. Executive leadership coach John M. McKee says that won't provide long-term success and here's why.
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Five ways to stretch your training budget
Without training, our staffs remain stagnant and our organizations fall behind. So, what are some ways in which you can stretch your remaining training budget and make sure that your staff gets the tr...
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Tips for writing easy-to-understand security policies
In this guest post from Ellen Berry, we find out how to take the best from different styles of writing to generate better compliance with user-friendly policy documentation.
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Test it like you mean it!
Rather than effectively outsourcing your testing efforts to subordinates and hoping for the best, consider IT leadership's involvement and input into the testing process.
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What's in a Service Management Plan?
The Service Management Plan (SMP) is a document that contains all the necessary details to run a service. Here's a breakdown of what to include.
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Five reasons you need to trust your staff (read don't micromanage)
There are five really good reasons you should embrace your inner CIO and let your staff do their jobs. Here they are:
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Building the next 'geek generation'
Are we doing what we can to cultivate the future geeks, some of whom will turn a coding or hardware "hobby" into the next HP, Apple, or Google?
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Eight ways to get honest feedback
This is a challenging time for organizations of all sizes. Today, more than ever, says executive coach John M. McKee, leaders need to get more face time with those who know what's going on. Here are e...
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Changes abound: What's happening in my small IT shop?
Scott Lowe talks about some of the new tech challenges his small IT department is facing and how they're handling them.
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Executives aren't putting the brakes on IT spending, yet
Technology executives indicated this week that the recent stock market volatility could impact tech spending. But, they also noted that customers are better off than in 2008.
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IT as an economic indicator
Patrick Gray finds some reason for hope -- at least as indicated by renewed hiring in IT -- in the midst of a chaotic economic landscape.
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In business today: Happiness = Success
Is your organization happy? Are your customers? If not, says leadership coach John M. McKee, it's probably time to review your approach. "In this economy, happiness is becoming a competitive edge."
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Market meltdown likely to impact IT spending
The folks who control IT budgets -- chief financial officers -- are not going to be very enthusiastic about spending on tech projects amid the current market volatility.
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The difference leadership makes when it comes to successful ERP projects
ERP projects can be complicated to implement, but sometimes it's not just technical difficulties that can derail smooth adoption. Andrew King illustrates the importance of leadership in a project plan...
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Have to tackle writing a business case? Here's everything you need to know
Creating a business case for a new tech implementation can be a huge task for an IT leader not used to dealing with the broader business picture. But following the advice in this special report can gi...
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Why does Apple rise while the rest fall?
Apple Inc.'s recent successful results are causing debate about the reasons behind it. John M McKee, leadership and business coach, considers both sides of the issue in this article.
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Don't be premature in closing your help desk
The new generation's familiarity with technology does not mean it's capable of troubleshooting. Think twice before you let go of your help desk.
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Companies' top five social networking policy mistakes
While keeping employees off of social networks is difficult or impossible, developing and distributing a social networking policy can help companies minimize the risks.
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CIO strategy: 10 qualities of IT greatness
CIO success depends on connecting the chaotic IT environment to high-level strategic and business priorities that matter to the broader organization. Take a look at this list of 10 qualities of IT dep...
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Will a managed print service lower costs?
Vendor promise that a managed printing service will lower printing costs. Is it the truth? Scott Lowe discusses an underway pilot at Westminster College.
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Ask the Leadership Coach: Are we being treated unfairly?
Ever wondered if you're being held back unfairly? In this week's blog leadership coach John M. McKee gives tips and tactics to two individuals who feel they're not being treated right.
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Capitalize on your customizations
Don't let one-off customizations be the bane of your existence. If approached from these, angles, they can generate measurable financial returns.
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How Lean Six Sigma affirms agile programming practices
Joe Goss examines how the Define Measure Analyze Improve Control and agile software development methodologies address the eight areas of waste defined by Lean Six Sigma.
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Steve Jobs and Apple: Beginning of the end?
Many believe that the fate of Apple has always rested in Steve Jobs hands. In this blog, John M. McKee considers the outlook for the #1 tech company in the world.
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Fear and loathing in shadow IT
Rather than continuing to fight shadow IT, consider taking a reasoned approach to understanding and adopting services that provide a compelling business benefit.
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Poll: Have you ever posted a job on an online job board?
Are online job boards worthwhile from a hiring standpoint? Take our poll and let us know.
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Consumerization: Not about the devices
While the devices are part of the story, what's most interesting about consumerization is that it marks a shift in innovation.
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Nailing down the moving target that is VDI; Microsoft makes a major play
The VDI market is certainly undergoing a lot of revolution. Between major licensing changes, new graohics protocols and new partnerships, Microsoft has made waves in this space.
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Essential CIO tools: The wrap-up
Marc J. Schiller offers solid advice for acing your next executive presentation.