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The story I tell myself makes all the difference!
When a door closes in front of me, frustration hits first—that part is easy. The hard part is pulling myself together, standing tall, and choosing the right narrative. Maybe that closed door is a sign that my path lies elsewhere. Or maybe it’s just a test of my...
Toughts on Tackling the IT Talent Shortages Without Losing Your Mind!
Here are a few thoughts to deal with the talent shortages for IT projects. Hire for attitude, not just a perfect resume.Instead of endlessly scouring the universe for that mythical ideal candidate, why not take a closer look at your own team? You might find someone...
Define a solid IT strategy!
AI, IoT, Data Science—these buzzwords dominate the tech conversation these days. Some of these computer science disciplines are more glamorous than others. Everyone’s talking about AI and Cybersecurity, but when was the last time someone got excited about Operating...
Fake it or own it!
As leaders, we often find ourselves in uncharted waters, with no clear map or compass. Yet, those who follow us expect confidence, direction, and certainty. When faced with the unknown, we have two choices: fake it or own it. We can pretend to have all the answers, or...
But, we need to make more data-driven decisions!
We hear it all the time—"We need to make more data-driven decisions!" Yet, despite having tons of data at our fingertips, we often don’t use it. Why? Maybe it’s the same reason we don’t always seek advice when making big decisions. We like to think we’re open to...
Data-Driven Decision Making: More Than Just Dashboards
We all like to believe our decisions are rational. But research says otherwise—our choices are often nudged (or shoved) by biases and emotions, whether we realise it or not. So, we turn to data-driven decision-making as the solution. Sounds great, right? But here’s...
Best time to rethink our direction!
It’s natural to get stuck in what we’ve been doing for a long time—players keep practicing their sport, CEOs stay busy running their businesses, and project managers move from one project to the next. But when something disrupts our routine—like losing a job, work...
Bridge the gap between what’s asked for and what’s actually needed!
If I ask you, What do you need? you might respond, What can I get? The takeaway? We’re not always aware of our own needs. It’s a common assumption that Business Systems Analysts gather requirements by consulting Business Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and key users....
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