Few people succeed in their IT careers based solely on their technical skills. Professional soft skills often play an even bigger role. And sometimes, your basic social skills will spell the difference between seeming like the right woman or man for the job, or resonating as just another “computer guy.” Consider the following story My […]
You’re in the early planning stages for a new project with substantial functions and a huge user base. An SAP upgrade, for instance, or a new customer service module. Whatever the project is, stakeholder sign-off and approval will be critical. And you’ll need more than formal design documents to make that happen. Don’t misunderstand me—this […]
We talk a lot about advancement. Getting raises. Snagging promotions. Climbing the corporate ladder—and how to dominate once you reach the top. All crucially important topics. But today I want to discuss the other side of the coin—how to make the most of where you are right now. Years ago, when I worked in New […]
I recently used Uber for the first time. Afterwards, I was so impressed I burst into my office raving about it to my colleagues. (What can I say? I’m not easily impressed… but when you’ve earned it, you’ve earned it.) My excitement revolved around Uber’s usual selling points: reasonable cost, extreme simplicity, and—most importantly—total convenience. […]
In case you missed it, Steve Jobs was named CNBC’s #1 most influential leader of the last 25 years. He beat out Federal Reserve heads, political leaders, and media moguls. Why? A commenter on the announcement pegged it on technical accomplishments. Jobs was responsible for technical wonders such as the improved Mac, the iPod, iPad, […]
