“ Far too often, the workflow is overlooked in an organization. Following the flow of information from the beginning to the end leads to understanding where complexities are hiding and where bottlenecks in process and access live. IT folks either create bottlenecks in this workflow because of ignorance or reduce bottlenecks because they focus on […]
Charisma is a powerful thing. It’s been described as someone who possesses a virtue that sets them apart; someone who is treated as endowed with specifically exceptional powers or qualities. Today charismatic leadership is sought after to challenge the traditional bureaucracy within an organization. Transformative moments in business will typically come from the charismatic, and […]
“ Team leaders understand the need for constant contact. When designing a team of individual contributors, I often look for generalists. I ensure that no team is limited by specialists unless they are utilized for a small amount of time. Teams should have overlap and rotating responsibilities, allowing everyone freedom from specific responsibilities. Generalists have […]
“ Valuable tech professionals need to bring critical thinking to whatever they are doing within year one. The ability to adjust and adapt to market needs means being creative and being able to think on your feet. This kind of mentality matters far more than coding or data science. Technology today involves everything from marketing […]
“ Our business isn’t judged on successes, but how we handle failures. Expertise in problem management and solution augmentation is immensely valuable. We can only demonstrate value and partnership when we help our clients recover from realistic issues that arise in field deployment. The world isn’t a perfect place. Being able to work in imperfect […]
“ IT maintenance, change control, PC troubleshooting, etc. shouldn’t be part of a CTO’s daily responsibilities. Hiring someone in the PC helpdesk or AWS field helps immensely offload daily tasks and IT-related issues. While IT should be under the purview of the CTO, execution is rarely achievable while planning strategically with other executive team members. […]
“ Nothing beats Reddit for experience, diverse community and creative opinions. While not dedicated to tech leaders, it’s impressive how many professionals, leaders and experienced users belong to Reddit’s service. I’ve found that the information, recommendations, and solutions I’ve come across on Reddit are impressive and shockingly accurate. Reddit also allows the general populace to filter and rate themselves. […]
“ With disruption in mind, tech teams should always employ creative thinkers. Today, tech teams are riddled with data scientists and software engineers. User experience and customer experience are missing from most new offerings. If tech teams are to persist, creative thinkers are required to present new options and round out the rigidity of logic. […]
