Tell me, is your IT department wasting your company’s money? That’s a tricky question to answer. Nobody wants to waste money, yet despite best efforts to the contrary, many IT departments unwittingly waste money every day. How so? While I couldn’t possibly cover every way in one blog post, I’ve put together a list of… Continue reading »
Oct
08
Can IT really drive revenue?
How does the business view your IT department? Do they see it as an added expense? Do they see it as a cost-center? If so, you’re not alone: This is a common problem faced by IT departments around the world. The question is…how can you change this perception? How can you change from a “cost-center”… Continue reading »
May
11
Weekly recap: 4 more things your IT staff should stop doing, reasons IT pros get a bad rap, and more…
Every week, I share the most interesting and useful tech articles that I’ve found over the past week. This week’s top articles focus on why IT pros get a bad rap, tech tools for the iPad, mobile web development, and more. I hope you find them useful: Mobile web development still has traction As mobile… Continue reading »
Dec
05
Why some IT employees hate their job, and one way to help
“I don’t enjoy it at all,” said the young IT employee, staring at the floor in his cubicle. He pointed to a pencil on his desk: “You see that pencil right there? I would rather just stare at that pencil all day.” The young man I was talking to was a couple years removed from… Continue reading »
Nov
23
5 ways to become an IT hero at work
In any career path (but especially in IT), you have two options: You could sit back, do what you’re told, and fly under the radar. Or, you could actively look for new ideas that would help the company. Which option do you think is better for your career? Now, if you work in IT, you… Continue reading »
Oct
28
How to recognize a bad software partner before it’s too late
Partnering with other companies is a great way to get ahead. Partnerships can open your company up to new prospects, give you access to new skills and expertise, and generally help you grow your business. Be careful though, not all partnerships are the same. Some are more involved, and lead to a higher level of… Continue reading »
Oct
20
16 IT practices that should be killed
The IT department is changing, that much is certain. With the rise of consumer gadgets in the workplace, cloud-based services, and the ever increasing flow of data, IT departments will never be the same. The question is: What are you doing about it? Some people embrace these changes and use them to their advantage, while… Continue reading »
Sep
08
15 things every PC user should know
I recently read an interesting piece of advice (here’s a link to the post) about a unique way to save time. In short, he suggests that you hire someone who is knowledgeable about computers to sit down and watch you work for an hour. At the end of that time, they will give 5 suggestions… Continue reading »
Jul
21
10 hard truths that IT must learn to accept
The IT department is unlike any other department due to the fact that technology is always changing. As technology evolves, IT professionals must learn new skills and deal with new challenges. I recently read a great article on Infoworld entitled “10 hard truths that IT must learn to accept,” that lists quite a few new… Continue reading »
Jun
23
100 best places to work in IT 2011
In baseball, the teams with the highest payroll usually have the best records (except for the Cubs, which is another topic altogether). Why? A high payroll usually means that the team is filled with talented players. While I know there are exceptions, the team with the most talent usually wins. Business is similar–a great business… Continue reading »
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Joe Stangarone is a 30+ year veteran of the IT industry and president of mrc—the software company behind the award winning development platform, m-Power. Joe shares his leadership and technology insights through the Cup of Joe Blog, focusing primarily on ways businesses can save time, money, and increase productivity using technology.
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