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The Tech Pro Motivation Project™ is a social network where IT Managers and Team Members come together and freely share their ideas on how to best develop positive and productive workplace motivation.

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Jody Aliff

How do you stay motivated? 7 Replies

I have been hitting walls with employers.I have lots of experience with computers from light programming to system administration.The response that I get is what degrees or certifications do you…Continue

Started by Jody Aliff in Questions for Tech Pros. Last reply by Altan Khendup Jan 26, 2010.

Alicia

Determining Differences Between Position Levels 8 Replies

I've acquired a new team that I'm not entirely familiar with all of the services the team offers, however, one of the team's biggest concerns is that they do not know what it takes for a Network…Continue

Started by Alicia in Questions for IT Managers. Last reply by Altan Khendup Jan 26, 2010.

Keith Brugnani

What makes a good leader in IT? 2 Replies

I have just begun my MBA program and I am in a leadership course. I am just trying to get some opinions from others on leadership. I will be compiling this data as a learning tool and analysis. This…Continue

Started by Keith Brugnani in Questions for IT Managers. Last reply by Keith Brugnani Dec 21, 2009.

Kevin Jenkins

Does Lean Software Developement Motivate? 16 Replies

Here is an excerpt from an interesting blog I read on Lean Software development.Empower the teamThere has been a traditional belief in most…Continue

Started by Kevin Jenkins in Questions for Tech Pros. Last reply by Ray Cassick Dec 15, 2009.

Ajaya Gupta

Please join me at BPOP- Business Performance, Optimization and Progress at linkedin.com

Like to get connected to you as we share the same groupPlease join me at BPOP- Business Performance, Optimization and Progress(Group created to Absorb, Share and Radiate the Best Practices in the…Continue

Tags: Management, Practices, in, Business, Best

Started by Ajaya Gupta in Management Dec 7, 2009.

Rachel

Want to Learn SQL 9 Replies

Hello. I have a bachelor's in mathematics. I find I am very interested in databases. I have worked with a lot of databases (running simple Access queries, data entry, merging info, creating forms,…Continue

Started by Rachel in Miscellaneous. Last reply by Mark Statkus Dec 2, 2009.

Julia Dillon

What does our team/organization think about us as Managers? 17 Replies

I would be really interested in any ideas on different ways to learn what your own team thinks about you and how you can improve, change, transform, adapt? As Managers we usually tend to focus on…Continue

Started by Julia Dillon in Management. Last reply by Lorenzo Farris Dec 1, 2009.

Liz

What trade magazines (print and online) do you read?

I am interested in learning what trade publications IT managers find helpful to keep them informed of their business and trends in their industry.This can include blogs or other informational…Continue

Started by Liz in Questions for IT Managers Nov 27, 2009.

Norm Frenette

Stories of great or bad Tech management 4 Replies

Are you in a great team where it is fun to come to work? Or are you in one of those team where you can wait to get out?Can you contribute a story about how the team leader influences this? Maybe pick…Continue

Started by Norm Frenette in Questions for Tech Pros. Last reply by Norm Frenette Nov 16, 2009.

Steve Gladstone

The role of "Executive Sponsorship" and IT's alignment with the business-side in success 4 Replies

I’ve found that the degree of “executive sponsorship” (ES hereafter), is likely the dominant factor in the success of projects and leaders within an organization. Below, I paint a picture of what I…Continue

Started by Steve Gladstone in Questions for IT Managers. Last reply by Rivet Nov 9, 2009.

Blog Posts

Xavier Renom Portet

Justinmind: Test the ultimate App prototyping tool & win licenses

Watch the trailer http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pei8jLTvLQ4 and register online at http://eepurl.com/FNTV to test the ultimate website prototyping tool & win licenses. This private beta will kick start on September 1st. Justinmind will launch several testing contests, both on Windows and Mac, giving away free licenses of Prototyper as prizes. With Justinmind Prototyper 4.0, you will create dynamic… Continue

Posted by Xavier Renom Portet on August 16, 2010 at 10:18am

Xavier Renom Portet

How to dimish 're-work' frustration in software projects

Marc Pitre video: "I've spent most of my professional career focused on Web & Interactive based service offerings. Mostly, the time was spent in Web Design and application development in sales and project management capacities. In this video I want to show you why I think Justinmind Prototyper is the best tool to make a… Continue

Posted by Xavier Renom Portet on July 18, 2010 at 3:30am — 3 Comments

Joy Pat

Best Places to Find a Freelancer

Pragmatic Outsourcing offers most popular websites and forums where you can find best freelancers and small to midsized providers for your development projects.

Best Places to Find a Freelancer


Posted by Joy Pat on May 28, 2010 at 9:07pm

Ajaya Gupta

Please join me at BPOP- Business Performance, Optimization and Progress on linkedin.com

Like to get connected to you on linkedin.com, as we share the same group



Please invite me at -ajayagupta@linkedin and you can also join me at BPOP- Business Performance, Optimization and Progress

(Group created to Absorb, Share and Radiate the Best Practices in the Industry for Business Performance, Business Optimization and Business Progress)…

Continue

Posted by Ajaya Gupta on December 6, 2009 at 6:38pm — 1 Comment

Susan J. Hildebrand

How to stay motivated to learn new things!

It has been really challenging for me to keep my focus on working my plan when the economy and my 5 year plan weren't compatible. I find that persistant growth in new areas takes muscle, you have to work at it. How to motivate myself? Reward, Reward, Reward...BF Skinner Tangible results can be the reward for example this blog is the reward. Acknowleging significant effort is another way. I need to make a list of favorites and use them to motivate me.



Anyone have a favorite they would… Continue

Posted by Susan J. Hildebrand on December 2, 2009 at 9:01am — 2 Comments

Donna Reid

5 Points To Check for Choosing a Resume Writing Service

You need to be very cautious when selecting a resume writing service as anybody can put up a sign that they write resumes. In fact 1 company that secretly positions itself “#1” really sends the resumes abroad to be produced and produces very awful broken English resumes. Other companies providing resume help deliver nothing more than a prettier format of what you have.



So here’s… Continue

Posted by Donna Reid on October 11, 2009 at 8:50pm — 1 Comment

Madelyn White

Free eBook: Social Network Marketing, 12 Steps for Success

I got this one from a friend last night and read it cover to cover. This should help us all get to the next level in regards to marketing on social networks and social media.



You can download it here:
http://tinyurl.com/ybbbdo9




Posted by Madelyn White on October 9, 2009 at 12:36pm

Madelyn White

Free Ebook on Social Networking and Leveraging Social Media

I ran across this free ebook yesterday on social networking and was very impressed by what I learned. The sections on Facebook and Twitter were by far the best.

Here is the location where you can download it from:
http://tinyurl.com/ya2xyqo


Posted by Madelyn White on October 6, 2009 at 1:16pm — 2 Comments

rauf naqishbendi

HEALTHCARE COMPLAINTS

On September 12, tens of thousands of people marched on the U.S. Capitol chanting and carrying signs with slogans like "Obamacare makes me sick." This at a time when President Obama’s healthcare initiative has not been finalized or voted on by Congress. This demonstration was propelled by right wing politicians who are hankering after Obama’s failure, knowing that his failure is not only his but the nation’s as a whole. Sadly, our national business has become no more than bickering and partisan… Continue

Posted by rauf naqishbendi on September 22, 2009 at 1:46pm — 1 Comment

Gregory J. Masley

What does a qualified IT Manager, Network Engineer or Network Administrator look like?

What does a qualified IT Manager, Network Engineer or Network Administrator look like?

We are asked frequently about the difference between the average high school “geek” that most computer consulting companies use and a professional IT person that Masley And Associates uses.



While it is true there are some very basic PC issues which both types of IT people could easily fix, there is a vast difference when it comes to support and more complex issues.



We only use the… Continue

Posted by Gregory J. Masley on June 11, 2009 at 10:00am

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