No More IT Projects!
I remember one project vividly—it was one of the largest software replacements of my career. Our company had outgrown its in-house system, and after years of patchwork fixes, the decision was made to move to an off-the-shelf solution. It was a massive undertaking, the...
Hiring a Mentor for Complex IT Projects: A Strategic Approach to Success
In the fast-paced world of IT… Wait… I hate that phrase! But it does apply in a unique way to today’s topic. In the fast-paced world of IT, businesses often encounter projects that stretch the limits of their internal teams’ experience and expertise. Whether it’s...
The Lifelong IT Student: Why You’ll Never Graduate in This Industry
Ah, the glamorous life of an IT professional. You thought you’d finally landed that dream job after earning your degree, passing a few certifications, and perfecting the art of fixing printers without rolling your eyes. But little did you know, signing up for a career...
Preparing for the Annual Budget Season: A Guide for IT Managers
Book Available HERE on Amazon As the annual budget season approaches, IT managers often find themselves in a whirlwind of numbers, projections, and strategic priorities. Budgeting is no small task—especially in the IT world, where rapid technological advancements,...
A Healthy Balance Between Agile Delivery and Proper Governance
In the bustling heart of a modern IT department, there was always tension. On one side stood the developers, fervently embracing the Agile approach. Their task was to create, iterate, and deliver working solutions in short sprints, with constant input from users and...
Culture, Leadership, and Communication in Cybersecurity Efforts
This excerpt from my book addresses the importance of the people in your organization in the defense against cyber attacks, often even more important than the technology you put in place as a protective barrier. Chapter 5: Culture, Leadership, and Communication The...
What the Wizard of Oz has to teach us about Information Security
This is an excerpt from the preface of my book “Beyond Technology: The Importance of InfoSec Staffing”. A pivotal scene from the classic movie, The Wizard of Oz, provides a fitting allegory for the contrast between reality and illusion. When Dorothy and her...
The Balance Between Operational Speed and Attention to Security
It was 8:00 AM on a brisk Tuesday morning when Claire, the Chief Operating Officer of PrimeCare Health Insurance, rushed into the office. The company had grown significantly over the past few years, and the pressure was on to roll out their latest initiative: a new...
The Emotionally Intelligent Leader
This is an excerpt from my book on Emotional Intelligence for managers. It addresses how managers and leaders in the modern workplace can incorporate healthy human emotions into their styles for more stable and productive teams. Preface: The Rise of Emotional...