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    The Best IT Advice I Ever Got

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    May 28, 2012
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      1The Best IT Advice I Ever Got

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      Written by Deb Donston; illustrated by Brian Moore

      2The Best IT Advice I Ever Got – First Things First

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      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 …

      3

      Dont irritate the CFO. (Or, dont irritate the one with the money.)

      4The Best IT Advice I Ever Got – Timing Is Everything

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      Multiply the estimated time by 3.5.

      5The Best IT Advice I Ever Got – Live Somewhat Dangerously

      5

      Take calculated risks, or youll be obsolete.

      6The Best IT Advice I Ever Got – Make A Good Investment

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      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

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

      8The Best IT Advice I Ever Got – Know Your Priorities

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      Managing IT = 80% people, 20% technology.

      9The Best IT Advice I Ever Got – Roll Up Your Sleeves

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

      10The Best IT Advice I Ever Got – K.I.S.S.

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      Keep it as simple and as consistent as possible.

      11The Best IT Advice I Ever Got – Keep It Light

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

      12The Best IT Advice I Ever Got – Remember the Paper Trail

      12

      Always check the punched cards.

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