Dominic Barrow - Strategy Clinic (People)

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Click on a question to see Chris's full answer (all are pdf files, approx 30-50k*):

NEW! How can we stop suppliers poaching our staff while keeping them sweet*
Keeping suppliers sweet? It's supposed to be the other way around!

I want to leave IT for a management role in 'the business'. Would an MBA be useful?*
You can move into 'the business' without moving out of IT - and yes, an MBA may be useful.

How do I motivate younger staff to climb the management ladder?
Check that company's IT operating model isn't 'so yesterday'.

Succession planning: what to do if there's no obvious candidates
Two plans needed: short term emergency, longer term strategic.

Handling increases in demand without destroying people's work/life balance
Put your permanent people where they add most value.

Helping technical people communicate better with non-technical people
Is it about teaching them 'soft' skills? No, more likely mindset and articulation.

Budget controls: handling staff frustration
In tough times, how can we keep staff motivated and feeling valued?

Finding a demotivated IT team when you move to a new company
Is it just the IT team, or a wider company issue?

Explore the other subject areas:

Corporate Strategy for IT
Investments
Management and Governance
Enterprise Architecture
People (this page)
Sourcing
IT Market Watch

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