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    Australian businesses need to make IT leaders part of the executive team to drive business strategy, according to one leading CIO.

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    Perhaps it is time to update the traditional structure of IT departments.

  • Who wants to be an IT manager?

    Being an IT manager isn't a very attractive proposition at the moment. With lots of pressure and little room for failure, it is hard to find an upside.

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    Got a cold? Buy some software. Looking for a new dishwasher? Hire a consultant to tell you that what you need is software that will wash your dishes for you. Get a feeling you are being sold something you don't need?

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    The newly-appointed CEO meets the press for the first time and talks about his mission to improve Hewlett-Packard's performance by focusing on clear targets and a "team" approach to reaching them.

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    Australian businesses need to make IT leaders part of the executive team to drive business strategy, according to one leading CIO.

  • From CIO to coach

    It doesn't pay the same to start, and it requires strong communication skills. Working as a career coach can be a satisfying career move, as one former CIO explains.

  • 10 reasons why you shouldn't be an IT manager

    At some stage, many people will find themselves asking why they left that great little job to take a turn in the management ranks. Let's take a few minutes to consider how you can avoid becoming a member of this group.

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    Being a Microsoft or Java fanatic may be admirable in some IT roles. IT development management isn't one of them.

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    Why do it vendors insist on creating catchy phrases to sum up their products? Is it to further confuse us, or are they really trying to help?

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