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How to make desktop replacement a process rather than a project
IT literature talks about something called a "desktoplifecycle" and then goes on to define this lifecycle in a variety of ways.However, very few people talk about the most common, and most subtle, trap wecan fall into along the way toward implementing this model: relying on aproject rather than a process....
Tags: desktop, Shannon T. Kalvar, desktop replacement, desktop hardware, hardware
Technical articles 2004-05-13
How to assess the cost of supporting older hardware
For every story about a NetWare server running happily for four years after being accidentally secured behind drywall, you can find a dozen about the four-year-old machine that crashes eight times a day, cannot have its OS reinstalled for some esoteric reason involving unknown drivers, and that eats e-mail at...
Tags: hardware
Technical articles 2004-02-16
How to assess new hardware needs
The need for new hardware seems to constantly plague IT departments. Servers fail. Our clients constantly request new functionality without any clear understanding of the underlying hardware concerns. Leases run out, forcing us into replace-or-purchase decisions. New technologies refuse to work properly with older equipment, despite the manufacturer's warranty that...
Tags: hardware, Shannon T. Kalvar, new hardware
Technical articles 2004-02-19
How to make the case for new hardware purchases
Once we assess the need for new hardware and believe in that need, unfortunately, our job has just begun. The halcyon days of unlimited approval for hardware purchases have passed. Although this new era of financial responsibility is frankly much better for business as a whole, it forces the IT...
Tags: hardware
Technical articles 2004-02-11

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Good consultants know when to be "invisible"
Sometimes you need to take a backseat to the client team so that they can fully develop the skills they'll need after you're gone. Shannon Kalvar describes becoming an "invisible consultant" in order to allow a client to become the star of the project. by Shannon Kalvar
Tags: Project, Team, Consultant, Consulting, Shannon Kalvar, Larry, Team Management, Outsourcing, Management, It Operations, Business Operations, Outsourcing & Subcontracting
Blog posts 2008-06-26
New home of project management blog
Shannon Kalvar, an experienced project manager and long-time TechRepublic contributor will be offering his unique viewpoints, sharing his trials and tribulations, and giving some gems of advice in this new blog devoted solely to managing your projects better. Look for Shannon's first post very soon. by Toni Bowers
Tags: Project Management, Blog, Toni Bowers
Blog posts 2007-08-06
Lessons learned the hard way in an architectural document disaster
Delivering project reports in radically different formats gave the client a bad impression of this consulting firm. Here's how the staff remedied the situation and learned from their mistake. by Shannon Kalvar
Tags: Team, Client, Jim, Team Management, Outsourcing, Management, It Operations, Business Operations, Outsourcing & Subcontracting, Shannon Kalvar
Blog posts 2008-09-18
Proving to business leaders that new technology is not just a gimmick
Learn how to overcome the resistance of business leaders to new technology projects through more effective communication. by Shannon Kalvar
Tags: Gimmick, Information Technology, Leader, Manager, Productivity, Leadership, Strategy, Operational Planning, Management, Business Operations, Shannon Kalvar
Blog posts 2008-06-17
Dealing with a mistrustful client
A CIO hires a consultant to examine the feasibility of outsourcing his IT team. When the consultant tries to handle the inevitable bad feelings of the in-house team, he finds that this extreme challenge also raises ethical questions. by Shannon Kalvar
Tags: Team, CIO, Consultant, Agent, Team Management, Management, Shannon Kalvar
Blog posts 2008-06-23
A consultant's technical pride causes his team considerable delays
Don't make this consultant's mistake: taking on project issues that don't suit your technical abilities. Letting your team apply its strengths to project work will allow you to focus on planning and management duties, and you'll all meet your deadlines. by Shannon Kalvar
Tags: Team, Leadership, Problem, Team Management, Servers, Management, Hardware, Shannon Kalvar
Blog posts 2008-06-16
Track the behavior of your system with Windows Vista's Reliability Monitor
What's up with the banners?It seems that on TR the banners don't belong with the article or blog that is being presented, anymore. I started noticing this when they introduced the new enlarged banners with photos, about a month ago.In this case, the article is the Windows Vista Report...
Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), tct, Shannon Kalvar, Steven Warren, Microsoft Windows, Windows Vista Report, Microsoft Windows Vista
Discussion threads 2007-06-15
Long-term planning in a short-term world: The acquisition stance
To effectively link corporate strategy to actual projects, IT departments need to understand the interplay between strategic stances, synergy, and time horizons. In the final installment of his series on strategic planning, Shannon Kalvar looks at how these concepts interrelate and takes a look at the particular challenges of the...
Tags: TechRepublic Inc., Acquisition, Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Law, Investment, Finance, Business Operations
Download resources 2005-06-13
9 things IT managers should think about in 2007
The new year represents an opportunity for IT managers to evaluate their accomplishments and sift through their less successful projects and relationships in an effort to get things moving in the right direction. IT consultant Shannon Kalvar offers some advice that will help you keep things on track in...
Tags: IT manager, Strategy, Management
Download resources 2006-12-20
10 IT manager resolutions for 2006: A look back
Last December, IT consultant Shannon Kalvar prepared to kick off the new year with a list of ambitious improvement goals and best practices for becoming a more effective IT manager. Now, as the year winds down, he revisits his resolutions and assesses how well he and his peers were...
Tags: IT manager, Resolution, Strategy, Management
Download resources 2006-12-14
Pigs aloft
TechRepublic contributor Shannon Kalvar recently pointed meto RFC 1925, which many of you no doubt already know about. Nestled between RFC 1924(A Compact Representation of IPv6 Addresses) and RFC 1926 An ExperimentalEncapsulation of IP Datagrams on Top of ATM lies this list of "The 12Networking Truths," which seem to be...
Tags: NETWORKING, RFC, Shannon Kalvar, It is Hard
Blog posts 2005-12-19
Experts' view: Strategies for making your meetings effective and useful
Every so often, you may find yourself walking out of a meeting feeling hopeful and energized by the ground that was covered, the ideas that emerged, and the issues that were resolved. A meeting like that doesn't happen by accident: Someone took the time to consider and define its purpose...
Tags: TechRepublic Inc., Expert, Project Management, Tools & Techniques, Strategy, Policies And Procedures, It Operations, It service Management, Management, Human Resources
Download resources 2006-08-01
Shannon e-Doll (exe)
We provide PC games designed for young girls who like to play dress up. Shannon is an e-Doll who likes to dress up and to dress down. She has a flowered skirt outfit, a light blue ball gown, a blue flowered formal dress, a jean and short sleeve shirt outfit,...
Tags: Shannon, Games, Personal Technology
Software downloads 2007-02-19
Shannon Malone Screensaver (exe)
Sexy model Shannon Malone in a variety of hot poses, wearing the tiniest bikinis and sexiest outfits. Her long blonde hair and top notch figure alone are reason enough to download this free screensaver, not to mention the awesome transitional effects and the ability to choose individual slides as wallpapers...
Tags: Spyware, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Cyberthreats, Viruses And Worms, Security
Software downloads 2005-07-18
Professional Networking
I was wondering if anyone knew where to join an IT networking group?I've been trying to break a job in IT in South Jersey though it seems to be impossible. If anyone has any pointers please share.Thanks in advance.IT NetworkingI belong to a woman's networking group called WIT. Women, Insights,...
Tags: networking, Professional Networking, IT networking, Shannon, TechNJ, career, information technology
Discussion threads 2004-12-02
Achieving executive balance: Nine ways leaders and managers work together
Although it's not apparent in the structure of some organizations, leaders and managers have highly distinct roles, and both are essential to the success of the business. See if the traits described here fit your IT leaders and managers--or help clarify your own role. Leadership and management...
Tags: Team, Leader, Team Management, Leadership, Management
Download resources 2006-05-16
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