Leadership
Technology Adoption Done Right: These Are the Lessons Implementation Experts Live By
Adopting new technology is far from simple. But when done right, new technology can lead to productivity gains and a distinct competitive advantage. What do technology adoption experts do to ensure success?
Take a Stand Against the #1 Killer of Workplace Productivity
“This file is locked for editing.” “Who just joined the call?” “Are we talking about v2Final.doc or v2FinalFINAL-1.doc?” If these phrases sound familiar in your workplace, this article is a must-read. There’s a much better way to work, and we need to stop passing the buck.
How & Why IT Needs to Dance with Data
Data is said to be “the new oil.” IT’s challenge now is to increase their knowledge of, and integration with, their colleagues on the Data and Dev teams. And if ever there was a need for teams to work more harmoniously, Data and IT have to do so now.
The Partner Perspective: Making Change Stick
Driving transformational change in an organization is never easy. Making change happen is one thing, but making it last is another. The stickiness of change hinges on two crucial factors.
Why IT & HR Should Fix Their Marriage of Inconvenience
HR and IT are partners in waiting, but they need a little marriage guidance. If there isn’t a close partnership, the potential costs can be perilous.
Zendesk and BetterCloud: Taking a Unique Approach to Hackathons
Thinking about putting on an internal hackathon? If not, you should be. BetterCloud CTO David Hardwick breaks down the benefits of our partner hackathons and provides tips for how you can pull together one of your own.
3 Tips to Streamline IT Project Management
IT requires heavily specialized skills and knowledge, making IT project management feel like its own beast entirely. And because IT is the foundation of almost every organization, project management in the IT field can be exceptionally intimidating.
How to Get Recognition and Elevate the Perception of IT in Your Workplace
IT professionals can be strategic assets in the workplace. But more often than not, they’re perceived as cost centers and troubleshooting “Mr. Fix Its.” Learn some tips on how to shift that perception and gain more visibility, so that your colleagues recognize your strategic value and see you as enablers of change.
How to Communicate IT Concepts to Non-IT Minded People: Part Three – Best Practices
To be an effective communicator in IT, there are a few best practices you can follow. These recommendations will help IT information resonate more with your audience and help your team work better together in the long run.
How to Communicate IT Concepts to Non-IT Minded People: Part Two – Senior Leadership and Executives
How can IT professionals successfully convince C-level executives and senior leadership of the value of adopting and investing in a new idea? Learn what the most effective communication approaches are, so you can get the buy-in you need.
