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    Professionals caught up in the ebb and flow in IT demand are well aware that today's "hot property" can quickly find themselves on the skills scrap-heap. ZDNet Australia offers these tips to help you avoid career obsolesence.

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  • Staying afloat in a skills storm

    Professionals caught up in the ebb and flow in IT demand are well aware that today's "hot property" can quickly find themselves on the skills scrap-heap. ZDNet Australia offers these tips to help you avoid career obsolesence.

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    Projects which run over time or budget, team members who aren't performing, and unrealistic demands from management--it's all part of an IT manager's day. ZDNet Australia takes a look at some tips to help with project planning.

  • Outsourcing: when is it better not to do it yourself?

    When is the right time to outsource versus managing a project inhouse? ZDNet Australia looks at some tips to help you make the right decision.

  • Corporate chiropractics

    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?

  • Look outside the IT industry for applicable management solutions

    There's a wealth of information and experience out there, beyond the world of IT. Here are tips on capturing that knowledge and applying it to your next project.

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