The Best IT Advice I Ever Got

The Best IT Advice I Ever Got

Written by Deb Donston; illustrated by Brian Moore

The 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.

The 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.)

The Best IT Advice I Ever Got – Timing Is Everything

Multiply the estimated time by 3.5.

The Best IT Advice I Ever Got – Live Somewhat Dangerously

Take calculated risks, or youll be obsolete.

The 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.

The Best IT Advice I Ever Got – Listen Up

Listen to your customers. They often are not involved soon enough in new initiatives.

The Best IT Advice I Ever Got – Know Your Priorities

Managing IT = 80% people, 20% technology.

The Best IT Advice I Ever Got – Roll Up Your Sleeves

The best leaders start with ‘How can I help?’ and not ‘Follow me.

The Best IT Advice I Ever Got – K.I.S.S.

Keep it as simple and as consistent as possible.

The Best IT Advice I Ever Got – Keep It Light

Fiber-optic cable and wave-division multiplexing have terrific economics.

The Best IT Advice I Ever Got – Remember the Paper Trail

Always check the punched cards.