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The IT department is gaining stature, respect, and trust within the corporate landscape. Yet it’s not such a rosy picture when it comes to the CIO role. Take a look at the relationship snags between CIOs and CEOs, and our suggestions for improvement.
Peforming a pesonal SWOT analysis can help you cultivate valuable management skills. This article will show you how to develop the discipline to achieve 'personal mastery.'
Whatever happens in the election, government departments at both state and federal levels are facing major changes to how they build and manage their IT infrastructure. Is the answer shared services, an increased focus on SOA, enhanced Web delivery -- or just telling everyone in your department to get a clue?
We have all heard the phrase "IT needs to align with the business" but what does it actually mean, and how are businesses achieving it?
Creating an IT-centric portal can be a boon to any IT department. Done correctly, intranets can highlight IT efforts, helping to enhance IT's role as a strategic asset.
As mega outsoucing deals begin to lose their shine, is it time for selective sourcing to take centre stage?
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