Category Archives: IT Manager 101
Great Tech Sites
It’s not possible to know everything in the computer world. Happily, there are a number of sites that offer great information and advice. Every now and then, I’ll highlight a site that I find particularly interesting and useful from a … Continue reading
Plan for Disasters from Day 1
There’s an old saying … “S**t happens”. That’s true in all areas of life, but it seems to be very true in the IT world. Maybe it’s because we rely on our PCs for so much of our lives these … Continue reading
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It’s Not If Things Will Go Wrong …
If there’s one thing that I’ve learned in my years of working in IT, it is that things will not stay in working order forever. Murphy’s Law says that things will break down when you most need them to work. … Continue reading
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Get Out!
So you’ve started your first job as an IT manager. Congratulations!! Now, what’s my first piece of advice for a new IT manager? Get Out of Your Office! Don’t permanently sit inside the IT area or the server room and … Continue reading
IT Manager 101
I have had the opportunity to manage the IT function at five different companies. In four of those companies, I was the first IT manager that they had ever hired. Like everyone who will admit the truth, I haven’t been … Continue reading