1The Best IT Advice I Ever Got
Written by Deb Donston; illustrated by Brian Moore
2The Best IT Advice I Ever Got – First Things First
Dont prematurely optimize. Prove something works first and then optimize, because youll never guess where the true issues lie and will waste a lot of time in the process.
3The Best IT Advice I Ever Got – The Golden Rule: He Who Has the Gold …
Dont irritate the CFO. (Or, dont irritate the one with the money.)
4The Best IT Advice I Ever Got – Timing Is Everything
Multiply the estimated time by 3.5.
5The Best IT Advice I Ever Got – Live Somewhat Dangerously
Take calculated risks, or youll be obsolete.
6The Best IT Advice I Ever Got – Make A Good Investment
Invest in your employees’ professional growth and training. Support them well, and give them new opportunities.
7The Best IT Advice I Ever Got – Listen Up
Listen to your customers. They often are not involved soon enough in new initiatives.
8The Best IT Advice I Ever Got – Know Your Priorities
Managing IT = 80% people, 20% technology.
9The Best IT Advice I Ever Got – Roll Up Your Sleeves
The best leaders start with ‘How can I help?’ and not ‘Follow me.
10The Best IT Advice I Ever Got – K.I.S.S.
Keep it as simple and as consistent as possible.
11The Best IT Advice I Ever Got – Keep It Light
Fiber-optic cable and wave-division multiplexing have terrific economics.
12The Best IT Advice I Ever Got – Remember the Paper Trail
Always check the punched cards.