10+ IT pros share the utilities and tools they can't live without
Tamaki Katori
10+ IT pros share the utilities and tools they can't live without
One way to make your job a little easier is to find out which tools other IT pros rely on - and then try them out for yourself. Susan Harkins extracted a list of favorite tools from 13 IT pros, whose roles range from consultant to developer to DBA.
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10+ ways to avoid misunderstandings at work
Miscues happen all the time in business communications, and the results can range from annoying to disastrous. Here are some simple rules to follow that can save you a world of trouble when communicating with colleagues and partners.
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10 strategies for dealing with co-worker tensions
During the course of your career, you won't see eye to eye with all your co-workers. But you can minimize problems if you apply a few tricks to ease the tension. These tips can help you resolve - or at least survive - those sticky situations.
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Back to basics or time to innovate?
Jobs are being lost at a record pace and the economy has shrunk by its greatest margin in more than a quarter century. As your IT budget comes under fire, what can you do to continue to provide maximum value to your organization both now and once the downturn subsides?
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Focus on getting things done with Project Management 2.0
Project managers should be leading projects not being project secretaries. Project Management 2.0 may be the way to reduce unnecessary, routine work. In this blog, Andrew Filev explains how.
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Did California's CIO mislead public on IT success?
Michael Krigsman believes California's CIO has presented an unbalanced, and perhaps even misleading, view of success and likely failure on the state's IT project portfolio. Take a look at the data.
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Corporate Ethics Officer: A new job title makes an appearance
Because of all the recent corporate scandals, some companies are trying to ensure their trustworthiness by hiring Corporate Ethics Officers. Here's what the job entails.
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10 ways to convince your boss to let you work from home
There may be dozens of reasons why telecommuting makes sense for you. But to make your case with management, you need a list of reasons that make sense for the business. Here are some well-supported arguments that demonstrate the benefits your company will gain when you work at home.
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10 mistakes to avoid when seeking a new job
Sometimes, all it takes is a small mistake or oversight to turn off a potential employer. Calvin Sun offers this list of job-search gaffes that could torpedo your chances of getting hired. Searching for a job requires you to do a lot of things the right way, avoiding missteps that can doom your efforts despite your [...]
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The industry's 10 best IT certifications
IT pros tend to have strong opinions when debating the value of professional certification - and views become even more polarized when it comes down to a discussion of which certs are meaningful. Erik Eckel put together a list of the accreditations he believes currently hold value for IT pros. IT certifications boast numerous benefits. They [...]
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