The harder I work, the luckier I get. ~ Samuel Goldwyn
That the constant stream of new, emerging and disruptive technologies in all its forms and flavours is dramatically reshaping the way IT services can be delivered to businesses and consumers alike is well known. This in turn is having …
Continue readingIn the fast-moving world made possible through technology, is it possible to have long term career goals? No sooner have you you settled on an objective, whether that be remaining in your current role for the next year, or that 3 year plan, things may well have shifted.
Career decision …
Continue readingThe biggest break in my career was getting into the Beatles in 1962. The second biggest break since then is getting out of them. George Harrison
Have you ever experienced that moment in your career when you’re sitting there thinking ‘what am I doing here? I’d rather be doing X …
Continue reading“A man is a success if he gets up in the morning and gets to bed at night, and in between he does what he wants to do”– Bob Dylan
Easier said than done?
The concept of lifetime employment with a single employer is a distant memory for many, and …
Continue readingPower or influence ? Which is the most useful attribute for IT professionals and leaders?
On the one hand, IT folks sometimes have difficulties in dealing with stakeholders in the organisation that ‘don’t get it’, or don’t really care. After all, technology requires accuracy and precision and is unforgiving if …
Continue reading“Discussion is an exchange of knowledge; argument an exchange of ignorance.” ~ Robert Quillen
Modern, thriving and vibrant organisations require confident, competent, high performing career IT professionals and managers. If the ‘soft skills’ elements of your job description is relegated to the back page – ask yourself why? Did they …
Continue readingThe IT Industry is one of the fastest changing industries, where ‘long term’ is measured in quarters and years, rather than decades. Opportunities will vanish, and others appear – seemingly overnight.
Let’s put IT careers in some perspective by comparing the longevity of IT to other departments/functions within the typical …
Continue readingIrrespective whether you are in a leadership role or not, successful individuals have honed the skills of creating influence. Influence is important when it comes to dealing with others over whom you have no direct authority.
Irrespective of your role, influence is a key skill to acquire. For example, it …
Continue readingIrrespective whether you’re an employee buried in the bowels of the organisation, a CEO or working in your own business, ask yourself the question: “What do others say about me when I leave the room?”. You may feel valued in your current role, but is this really the case?
To …
Continue reading“If you’re in a bad situation, don’t worry it’ll change. If you’re in a good situation, don’t worry it’ll change.” – John A. Simone, Sr.
You’re happy with your career thus far – that may or may not continue for too long, as external influences beyond your control are likely …
Continue readingWithin technical disciplines such as engineering, IT, medicine and science, most technical decisions made are based in evidence or hard empirical experience, possibly within a framework of formalised operating procedures and protocols – or any combination thereof. Examples include Air traffic control, building a bridge, managing a network, developing application …
Continue readingWith the prevailing cloud phenomenon enveloping almost every aspect of IT, combined with the shift towards offering everything ‘as-a-service’, it strikes me that it’s an opportune time for IT professionals to take a step back and reassess how and why they do what they do.
Careers in IT are dynamic, …
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