Category Archives: IT Management Skills

My goal in this week’s column is not to make you a salary planning expert. We will leave that to the Human Resources and compensation professionals. The goal here is for you to gain a general understanding of various salary … Continue reading →

I’m the technology person at a small training company and take care of all things techie (hardware, software, data comm., etc.) Can you suggest any things I could do on my free time that are fun, a little bit techie, … Continue reading →

Initial reader question: I’m a software development manager who is continually being pushed by my business users to do more and do it faster, better, and cheaper. I can’t keep up with their demands and I think it’s putting my … Continue reading →

When reviewing your department’s budget, you will find that the items within it can be categorized into one of three types based on your control to affect them. These categories are No Control Some Control Full Control Before I explain … Continue reading →

Initial reader question: What is the real value of the various IT related certifications? Is it worth my time and money to get one? My answer: The short answer to your question is yes, an IT oriented certification can be … Continue reading →

As you grow professionally you will find the need to learn new skills. Some of these skills, of course, will be technical in nature. Other skills, however, may be totally outside your technical areas of expertise. For example: You’re a … Continue reading →

Cool locations aside, with proper planning, a technical conference can be of real value to you and your company. This planning is divided into two parts; picking the right conference, and budgeting your time once there. Don’t technical conferences sound … Continue reading →

Ok, I admit it. I was the biggest offender of the advice I am suggesting to you here. As an individual contributor, I never took soft skills class. I loved training, but if I couldn’t pick up an additional technical … Continue reading →