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    CIOs know they must understand ROI if they have any hope of helping other business leaders understand why it needs to be used with cautionâ€"especially when evaluating IT projects.

  • IT professionals sceptical about Gartner predictions

    Just because Gartner is a prestigious research firm doesn't mean people believe what it says. Find out which of Gartner's latest predictions have IT pros up in arms.

  • CEO-CIO relationships nowhere near perfect

    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.

  • Learning to manage managers

    Micromanaging your second-tier managers is a sure-fire way to cause frustration and resentment. Use these five tips to balance the task of managing managers.

  • What makes a successful IT manager?

    To succeed as an IT manager, and to advance your career, you need some very specific traits--11 to be exact. Here are the skills you need to be at the top of your game.

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  • Managing IT spending

    Portfolio management is not just for finances. It can also help the processes that drive decisions within your organistion. Here's what you need to know before getting started.

  • How to get on the CIO career track

    Making the move into executive IT management first requires some serious evaluation of the pros and cons of such a move. How do you choose the right type of employer?

  • An ROI primer

    CIOs know they must understand ROI if they have any hope of helping other business leaders understand why it needs to be used with cautionâ€"especially when evaluating IT projects.

  • Keeping career bridges intact

    You've decided to take a new internal position or you've found a great opportunity on the outside. The big question is how best to tell your boss. We offers some tips to getting it right.

  • Career regrets? IT pros have more than a few

    As these IT managers' stories illustrate, career regrets can encompass missed opportunities, bad decisions, and sticky situations. What are the career lessons worth learning?

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