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Public Council Teleconference: Application Rationalization — Hidden Costs and Smart Decisions
November 17 at 11:00 am US/Eastern (GMT-5)
Join Honorio Padrón, of The Hackett Group, who will share the drivers for companies to tackle application rationalization and the results of research that define the hidden cost of complexity. Additionally, we will discuss key decision milestones—to start or not, holding the course steady and fulfilling expectations.
Virtual Desktop Cost-Benefit Analysis — Michael Jacobs, Catlin Group
The analysis contained in this presentation measures the cost of everything from the machines and licenses to the infrastructure for virtual vs. traditional desktop environments.
Honor your best senior team members - Apply for the CIO Ones to Watch Award
Get well-earned public recognition for your top up-and-coming team members, your IT organization and your enterprise. Award winners will be announced, publicized and feted in May 2010, great timing to help attract new IT recruits to your company.
Learn more about the CIO Executive Council »March 01, 2003 — CIO —
Even if you’re not planning on going into the job market, be prepared for it, says Beverly Lieberman, president of IT recruiting firm Halbrecht Lieberman Associates in Stamford, Conn. Otherwise you could find a comeback very hard. Her tips:
1. Develop a strong network of friends and colleagues who can give you employment leads and ideas. Get the names of the top five recruiters they’ve worked with.
2. Plan to spend eight to 10 hours a day networking. Legitimate opportunities will take three times as long to locate as they did two years ago.
3. Join a professional association and get involved. They’re great for networking.
4. Find a way to present a white paper at a university or a conference. It may help separate you from the pack.
5. Spend the time and money to get a top-notch rŽsumŽ together.
6. Contact an outplacement service for advice.
7. Hire a professional coach to help you take stock of your psychological and physical health. Make a get-well plan. Get in shape.
8. Make absolutely sure your finances are sound.