The silicon.com jury gets a bit heated over this one…

In contrast to the heated reaction from some U.S. workers, the country most associated with offshoring is subdued and puzzled by the opposition that has arisen.

Have you ever thought, "I could do better than that" after reading an article on a developer Web site or in a magazine? If so, here's your chance to prove it.

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A consultant who had accepted an engagement with a well-regarded client quickly found out that he had signed on for a double helping of trouble. See how he handled this no-win situation.

Identifies some of the challenges IT professionals face in their quest to move up the ladder, and suggests improvements you can implement to keep them motivated

E-business can do a lot for improving government and health services, but is Australia taking advantage?

Although you don't hear about them much anymore, self-managed teams are alive and thriving in the world of IT. Here's what they are and how you can set them up.

Measurement-managed organizations are better at managing change and increasing ROI. Find out about the other benefits of using measurement-management techniques in your IT department.

Poor management of data in healthcare – and so many opportunities being lost

When an IT manager finds her staff bypassing her and heading straight to her direct supervisor instead, she asks career expert Molly Joss for help. For the simplest solution to work, Joss says the manager needs to get her boss onboard quickly.

It takes time and organization, but volunteering can boost a consultant's career in more ways than one. As one consultant explains, he learned time management and other new career skills.

Irate and frustrated customers are a normal part of life on the help desk, and one veteran support pro has a three-step method for dealing with them: Be quick, be direct, and be gone.

Successful implementations depend on overcoming user resistance. The key is creating acceptance by making sure the stakeholders have the opportunity to choose the change and how it is implemented.

If you take the right steps and avoid making key mistakes, taking on a side gig as a consultant can be a real boon--both financially and professionally. Here's one IT manager's first-hand advice on how to have a successful moonlighting consulting job.