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I have spoken to lots of people about the issues we have with IT heroes, who save the day at the last possible moment, leaving a trail of devastation for others to clear up. This blog discusses what a true, modern IT hero would look like?
Many IT organizations have heroes that save the day when they are in trouble, but is this really what they need?
A new version of ITIL has been announced, here is my summary of what has changed, and more importantly what has not changed.
How to create simple definitions of risk appetite levels, and then assign these to each of your organization’s projects, services, business units or any other clearly identifiable part of your work.
Mentoring is a great way to develop both professionally and personally, and the mentor can gain as much from the relationship as the mentee. This blog gives an overview of how you can get started as a mentor, or as a mentee.