The Art of IT Management
Practical tools, techniques and people skills
Published on 16. November 2015
Book
Paperback/Softback
190 pages
978-1-78017-290-3 (ISBN)
Description
Being an IT manager for the first time can be daunting. With a focus on practical advice, this book will provide you with hints, tips and examples from the world of IT management, showing you that management is about people rather than process; it is an art rather than a science.
All the stories you will read in this book are true; all the advice has been personally tried and tested; all the tools and techniques have been applied by other aspiring leaders with positive results.
All the stories you will read in this book are true; all the advice has been personally tried and tested; all the tools and techniques have been applied by other aspiring leaders with positive results.
Reviews / Votes
'As ever, Robina is able to underline that effective management is truly an art. Combining simple models and powerful examples, this book is a must read for new and more seasoned IT managers alike.' -- Richard Davies 'It's taken me years to figure this stuff out! Robina brings together years of experience and practical tips for taking that first scary step onto the IT leadership ladder.' -- Neil WilliamsMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
Swindon
United Kingdom
Publishing group
BCS Learning & Development Limited
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 244 mm
Width: 170 mm
Thickness: 11 mm
Weight
342 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-78017-290-3 (9781780172903)
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Person
Dr Robina Chatham has over 30 years' experience in IT. She has held positions ranging from Project Manager to European CIO of a merchant bank and Lecturer. Robina now specialises in management development and executive coaching. Her prime focus is on helping senior managers to develop political acumen and master the art of influencing others.
Content
1. Essential management skills
2. Skills that you've always needed but are now more critical
3. Things that you need to understand, have an opinion on and make a contribution to
4. Things that may be keeping you awake at nights
5. Tools that will help
2. Skills that you've always needed but are now more critical
3. Things that you need to understand, have an opinion on and make a contribution to
4. Things that may be keeping you awake at nights
5. Tools that will help