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Video: Five tips to help new IT managers

Making the move from a technical job to managing an IT department requires a variety of new skills. This episode of Sanity Savers for IT executives provides five tips for IT executives to help their techies make the transition to becoming managers. For more, you can read...

Tags: Adobe PDF, Information Technology, Article, IT Manager, Video, Corporate Communications, Strategy, Marketing, Management, Jason Hiner

Blog posts 2008-05-14

New IT manager: How to hit the ground running

Your performance during the first month as a new IT manager is critical to your success. Whether you are taking your first job as an IT manager or moving to a management role in another company, the first 30 days on the job will set the stage for either success...

Tags: Team, Information Technology, IT Manager, Plan, Manager, Tendency, Team Management, Strategy, Management, Mike Sisco

Blog posts 2008-04-15

The flawed process of getting a job offer

At least three times in my career I have gone through the long interview process for a tech job, got an offer and then turned it down.  Each case would have been a step up in either income or responsibility.  One was turned down because it required a move of about 150...

Tags: Tim Malone, Offer, Job, Recruitment & Selection, IT manager, Problem, Human Resources, Workforce Management

Blog posts 2008-01-31

Poll: IT managers and IT executives, do you play golf?

One of the most prevalent stereotypes about executives and managers is that they spend their time playing golf while their teams toil away doing the real work. Lots of executives do play golf and many of them use it as a creative way to conduct meetings with partners and clients....

Tags: Jason Hiner, Executive, Business Structures, IT manager, Stereotype, Information Technology, Strategy, Finance, Management

Blog posts 2008-01-28

The computer doctor is in

I have noticed an interesting phenomenon among my co-workers. As the IT Manager, it is my job to maintain the servers, the computers and the network. I am responsible for security and for the continual availability of the data on our servers to all those who need it. I think...

Tags: Tim Malone, Microsoft Windows Vista, Computer, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Productivity, IT manager, E-mail, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software

Blog posts 2008-01-23

Most IT managers are at risk

Most of today's managers in the IT sector do not have the training or the aptitude to properly do their jobs. I know that's a contentious statement - especially for readers of this blog. But I am convinced that the majority of managers in...

Tags: John McKee, Job, IT manager, Recruitment & Selection, Professional Development, E-mail, Outsourcing, Business Operations, Career, Human Resources, It Operations, Online Communications, Outsourcing & Subcontracting, Workforce Management

Blog posts 2007-11-08

Survey finds IT managers wary of remote workers

The Internet is a boon for mobility in the workplace. But a recent survey, conducted by Vanson Bourne and TNS, shows that nearly nine in 10 IT managers fear the security risks caused by remote working practices. A quote from the article at Computer World | PC...

Tags: Arun Radhakrishnan, IT manager, Worker, Home PC, Survey, Desktops, Security, Internet, Hardware

Blog posts 2007-10-03

First IT Manager Role

First IT Manager RoleHi,Can anyone give me some advice on how to approach the following areas of being an new IT manager? These areas would be the most appropriate and advice would be appreciated: - Staff management; - Management politics; - Taking compnay forward into e-commece; -...

Tags: team, PowerIT, career, new, manager, it manager, it management, job

Discussion threads 2006-02-15

5 Years Civilian/5 Years Military Experience

Prior to 9/11 I had a thriving and successful career as a Network Engineer / IT manager. When 9/11 occurred I felt the need to use my skills and experience to help out, by joining the Navy. In my 4 years in the military I have been over...

Tags: Microsoft Windows NT

Discussion threads 2005-08-21

Any good books to recommend for IT manager?

as subject?Best books for any manager1. "Execution" by Lawrence Bossidy2. "The Art of War" by Sun Tzu3. "The Prince" by Niccolo Macchiavalli4. Anything written by Jack Welch5. Anything written by Peter F. Drucker (especially "The Practice of Management"...an absolute classic)6. Anything written by W....

Tags: Desktops, fatchai

Discussion threads 2005-07-11

what would you do when you become IT manager one day?

hi :what would you do first for your organization or team if you become IT manager one day? For me, I will recruit more technical ppl run the show. More support means more happy customers. More happy user means positive feedback for the IT team. Rite now, my team has...

Tags: team, fatchai, technical, it manager, operation, it management

Discussion threads 2005-07-06

Learn critical success factors for optimal help desk organization

When determining a help desk's optimal structure, IT managers must consider the number of supported users, the users' geographic locations, the typical user's level of computer experience and the number of supported hardware and software products.This sample chapter, taken from McGraw-Hill's Introduction to Help Desk Concepts and Skills, examines the...

Tags: help desk, McGraw-Hill Companies, geographic location, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, software product, certification, IT manager, business model, career, outsourcing, Service Pack 2, hardware, Microsoft Windows XP, computer, Microsoft Windows, software

Download resources 2005-06-30

Five proven ways to instant project approval

One of the first complaints I hear as an IT manager mentor is that managers can't get projects approved. There are five basic remedies to this problem that work every time. By Joey Smith - CIO, Founder, and Executive Coach of HigherHill Enterprises There are many articles written on...

Tags: Guest Contributor, Finance, Financial Accounting, Information Technology, IT manager, Joey, Joey Smith, Management, Project, Project Management Newsletter, Security, Strategy, Truth, Viruses And Worms

Technical articles 2005-03-28

Effective Outsourcing Quick Guide

Successful outsourcing requires that IT managers define project requirements appropriately and properly measure services received. This guide examines critical elements to review when outsourcing and presents proven tips for creating strong relationships and maximizing initiatives. You'll also receive Offshoring: The Reality Behind the Politics, CNET News.com's special report that examines...

Tags: IT manager, News.com, offshoring, outsourcing, U.S.

Download resources 2004-12-17

Active Defense of Network Infrastructure

Organizations that were once only working to repel attacks from hackers are now employing methods to disable them as well. This white paper, which outlines the concept, possible tools, and potential complications, was written by David Matthews, IT manager for the City of Seattle. Also included are three accompanying forms...

Tags: complication, network infrastructure, attack, IT manager, Seattle, hacker, tool, network

Download resources 2004-08-10

IT managers: Overworked or overly dramatic?

In a recent survey, IT managers told us they work more hours than their staff and their supervisors. In this edition of Artner's Law, Bob Artner examines the poll results and seeks your opinion on whether the results are fact or fabrication. TechRepublic publishes polls and surveys everyday. We...

Tags: Bob Artner, IT manager, Marketing, Marketing Research, Survey, TechRepublic Inc., Truth

Technical articles 2001-02-22

IT Hiring Kit: IT Manager

All new version! The IT Hiring Kit for IT Managers has been updated with new questions, answers, and a revised candidate assessment spreadsheet! The IT Hiring Kit for IT Managers will help you interview, evaluate, and select suitable candidates for a new IT Manager...

Tags: Information Technology, IT Manager, Strategy, Management

Download resources 2008-04-11

SmartWrite - Accelerating SAN-Over-WAN Performance

At the core of providing data services is the ability to copy, move, and replicate data locally and over long distances. However, SANs have limited distance capabilities (~10 km) and IT managers need to share, protect, and move data over distances greater than that. Routers and switches that link SANs...

Tags: SAN, QLogic Corp., IT Manager, SmartWrite, Storage Area Networks (SAN), WANs, Storage Management, Storage, Networking, Hardware

White papers 2007-10-18

The 10 biggest mistakes IT managers make

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 management and he put together this list of the mistakes he's seen most often. Working with IT managers...

Tags: IT Administration, Information Technology, IT Manager, Personal Development, Strategy, Management, Joey Smith

Blog posts 2009-03-10

NetBackup Desktop Laptop Option: Technical Product Overview

All organizations have critical data on desktops and laptops that should be protected and many IT managers will acknowledge that this data is not adequately protected today. The NetBackup Desktop Laptop Option can address this gap in an efficient and reliable manner. In addition to providing continuous data protection and...

Tags: Symantec Corp., Data Recovery, Data Protection, IT Manager, Laptop Computer, Disaster Recovery, Backups, Notebooks, Storage Management, Data Management, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Storage

White papers 2007-12-01