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Valuable tips for managing IT 'mavericks'
Most IT departments have at least one on staff—an IT pro who has enormous technical prowess or an amazing visionary streak. The trouble is that these types can have huge egos, which makes managing them a tricky task. But proper management can help maximize the talent and potential of such...
Tags: information technology, Larry Lange, Tom B.
Technical articles 2003-08-04

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Outlook puts in first name
A user has Outlook 2002 and when he goes to send a message he will put for example you and then the name young, tom is displayed so he tabs to the next field since tom young is who he wants to e-mail. Well when he tabs the address in...
Tags: bpt459, e-mail, Microsoft Outlook, tom
Discussion threads 2004-10-13
Tom Merritt: How to 'jail-break' the iPhone and unleash the full OS
CNET's Tom Merritt explains 'jail-breaking' the iPhone and how it can open up additional functionality by making the full Mac OS X available on the phone. Tom also discusses how it works with the iPhone 2.0 software and the App Store. by Jason Hiner
Tags: Apple iPhone, Operating System, Podcasts, Internet, Jason Hiner
Blog posts 2008-08-15
Tom Yager looks like a pompous jerk
For anyone who subscribes to InfoWorld magazine, does anyone else think that Tom Yager's pictures make him look like a pompous jerk?Please don't get me wrong - I've never met Tom, and this is certainly not an attack on his writing - I find him to be very intelligent and...
Tags: Tom, Tom Yager
Discussion threads 2006-08-30
SG Tom Cruise Screensaver (exe)
A beautiful picture slideshow for your desktop screen. SG Tom Cruise Screensaver contains a great image collection with the well known artist Tom Cruise. A beautiful picture slideshow for your desktop screen. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.
Tags: Gator, Screensaver, Slideshow, Desktops, Hardware
Software downloads 2007-11-29
MySpace President Tom Anderson models deceit
I'm currently not a member of MySpace, but once upon a time I checked it out because my best friend had a MySpace page with lots of pictures. Unfortunately, I couldn't view her photos without first signing up for a free membership and pinging her for permission. ...
Tags: MySpace, Tom, News Story, Web 2.0, Wiki, Advertising & Promotion, Internet, Online Communications, Marketing, Sonja Thompson
Blog posts 2007-10-23
Validate project status with periodic audits
If you're working on a large project, it's a good idea to get an auditor involved to make sure the project is progressing as expected. Tom Mochal lists the seven steps that you can expect during the audit process. by Tom Mochal
Tags: Project, Auditor, Audit, Project Manager, Tom Mochal, Financial Accounting, Finance
Blog posts 2008-09-16
Estimate a project's bottom line using top-down techniques
There's more than one way to determine whether a project will be worth the work before you commit to it. In this Q&A, Tom Mochal offers a TechRepublic member options and opinions on the top techniques. by Tom Mochal
Tags: Technique, Project, Work, Effort Hour, Productivity, Tom Mochal
Blog posts 2008-09-09
Managing risk with After Action Reviews
Responding to security incidents, whether they are malicious or accidental, requires a final step that many organizations neglect. An After Action Plan AAR helps to reduce the probability of a recurrence and improve response activities. Tom Olzak shows you how to execute a standard AAR. by Tom Olzak
Tags: Action Plan, Team, AAR, Team Management, Management, Tom Olzak
Blog posts 2008-06-24
Five tips for building a Work Breakdown Structure
Tom Mochal offers techniques that will save you time and rework on your next Work Breakdown Structure. by Tom Mochal
Tags: Activity, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Management, It Operations, It service Management, Tom Mochal
Blog posts 2008-09-03
Use a pilot project to confirm estimates and lessen risks
Tom Mochal illustrates how project managers can use a pilot project to document common procedures, verify estimates, and save time and money. by Tom Mochal
Tags: Tom Mochal
Blog posts 2008-08-13
Blog rolling? D.C.'s new spin on Net rules
bad legislatorsYes, I know, that post title is almost entirely redundant.I've got four names here to check off on my list of legislators to dislike, and for which I should never vote.Well, we know why Tom "The Hammer" DeLay stands where he does."Teflon Tom", formerly "Hot Tub Tommy", is merely...
Tags: apotheon, blog, it management
Discussion threads 2005-03-28
Security training: Delivering the message
Tom Olzak finishes up a series on security awareness training for users. Once you understand awareness and training outcomes, proper delivery is key to reaching them. by Tom Olzak
Tags: Security, Training, Lesson Plan, Workforce Management, Training And Certification, Human Resources, Tom Olzak
Blog posts 2008-10-08
Agree on balanced metrics to measure project success
Project management guru Tom Mochal advises that you and your client agree on the right metrics before the start of a project so that clients will get what they want. by Tom Mochal
Tags: Project, Metrics, Mary, Team Management, Performance Management, Management, Human Resources, Workforce Management, Tom Mochal
Blog posts 2008-09-23
MySpace President Tom Anderson models deceit
Does honesty make or break a community?MySpace President Tom Anderson has apparently been dishonest about his age. Do you think this will ruffle the feathers of the MySpace community?MySpace IS A SOFTWARE PROGRAM IN THE TORRENTThis is that iBucks self appointed CEO.Somehow they work their way into the program level...
Tags: Sonja Thompson, MySpace, Tom Anderson
Discussion threads 2007-10-23
See effect of dependent risk by using a decision tree
Certain risks may only appear as a result of actions taken as a result of managing another risk. Project management expert Tom Mochal says that is when you want to use a decision tree. by Tom Mochal
Tags: Risk, Financial, Outcome, Decision Tree, Tom Mochal, B, Financial Risk, Outcome 1.2, Outcome 1.3, Outcome 2, Strategy, Security, Management
Blog posts 2008-07-29
A History of Violence Screensaver (zip)
Check the screensaver from this Oscar nominated film. Tom Stall is living a happy and quiet life with his lawyer wife and their two children in the small town of Millbrook, Indiana, but one night their idyllic existence is shattered when Tom foils a vicious attempted robbery in his diner....
Tags: Violence, New Line Cinema
Software downloads 2006-02-22
Top project management resources: Best of Tom Mochal
For years, Tom Mochal has been sharing his project management strategies and advice with TechRepublic members. We've rounded up more than 20 of his tips and articles here to provide project managers with insights and suggestions on such PM issues as risk analysis, scope change management, gathering requirements, project estimates,...
Tags: Project Management, Tools & Techniques, Strategy, Change Management, It Operations, It service Management, Management
Download resources 2007-05-23
Plexus Monitors Worldwide SQL Server Enterprise Using a PDA
Founded in 1980, Plexus Industries provides custom electronic design, development, and manufacturing services for customers worldwide. With more than 30 SQL Servers positioned worldwide, Tom Lane needed a solution that would make it faster and easier for him to monitor, manage and control SQL Servers without having to be at...
Tags: PDA, Monitor, Microsoft SQL Server, Server, Plexus, Databases, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management
Case studies 2006-08-04
Top five reasons organizations fail at project management
Why are many organizations still so bad at project management? After pondering this question on many consulting and training engagements, Tom Mochal has come up with his top five reasons. by Tom Mochal
Tags: Organization, Project Management, Tools & Techniques, Strategy, It Operations, It service Management, Management, Tom Mochal
Blog posts 2008-08-20
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