MERIDITH LEVINSON

Meridith Levinson has worked for CIO magazine and CIO.com since 1998. Meridith's stories have been recognized by the American Society for Business Publication Editors (ASBPE) and American Business Media. In 2001, her investigation into Boston's beleagured Big Dig highway construction project won best case history from the ASBPE. Three years later, the ASBPE selected her story The RFID Imperative as best technical article. In 2007, her profile of CareGroup CIO John Halamka's effort to find an alternative to the Windows desktop operating system won a bronze from the ASBPE and was a finalist for a Jesse H. Neal Award from American Business Media. Home Improvement, her profile of Home Depot, pointed out weaknesses in the retailer's business and IT strategies long before shareholder activists began calling for Bob Nardelli's resignation. In Circuit City Rewires, she predicted then-CEO Allan McCollough's resignation from the company.

These days, Meridith focuses on writing and editing stories on career, management and staffing issues for CIO.com. Her blog, Movers & Shakers, gives readers the scoop on job changes and promotions among IT executives.

Meridith graduated Phi Beta Kappa Magna Cum Laude from the University of Vermont.

Business Strategy: The "Best Determinant" of Project Success

New project management research indicates that to be successful, projects must tie directly to business strategy, and project managers must understand how the project supports the strategy.

Job Search Scams: 6 Ways to Protect Yourself Against Identity Theft

Identity theft rings have set their sights on the 15.7 million Americans who are unemployed and looking for work. Here's how to ensure you don't end up a victim.

Peter Drucker as Life Coach: New Book Shares Visionary's Wisdom

The "father of modern management" had as much to say about self-management and personal development as he did about innovation and organizational effectiveness, says Bruce Rosenstein, the author of a new book on Peter Drucker. In this revealing Q&A, Rosenstein shares what you can learn from Drucker's life, legacy and lack of e-mail.

Recruiting Software: 10 Ways Job Seekers Can Beat the System

Employers are increasingly using recruiting software or applicant tracking systems to pre-screen job seekers' resumes. Resume writers and career coaches offer 10 tips for ensuring that these applicant tracking systems don't erroneously screen out your resume.

The 10 Key Capabilities of Next-Generation Project Managers

To succeed today, project managers need more skills and capabilities than ever before. It's no longer enough to be fluent in project management best practices, tools and methodologies. Next-generation project managers also need refined leadership, management and soft-skills, according to a new report from Forrester Research.

When Talking About "The Office" at the Office Becomes a Problem

The more television Americans watch, the more they talk about those programs at work the next day. The problem is that much of what they view on TV isn't appropriate to discuss in the workplace, says employment law expert Shanti Atkins in this Q&A.

It Came From Outer Space: NASA Innovations in Our Lives

Since the 1960s, NASA and its many research partners have developed a variety of products designed to keep the space shuttle safe, its astronauts healthy and comfortable, and to explore the far-reaches of our solar system. The materials and technologies they developed have proven as valuable on earth as they did in space. Here are eight consumer products that are truly heaven sent.

The Secret to Job Search Success: Planning and a Positive Attitude

A University of Missouri study of 327 job seekers found that those who develop clear goals, implement plans for achieving them, and stay upbeat during their job search land more interviews and job offers than those job seekers who don't plan and aren't as positive.

Career Change: 7 Do's and Don'ts

Considering a career change? The process of discovering your next move can feel empowering--or overwhelming. These seven tips will help you determine the right move.

Project Management: How IT and Business Relationships Shape Success

Inter-personal relationships between IT and business partners play a critical--yet often overlooked--role in the execution of projects. Agile development methodologies such as Scrum can bring IT and business partners together and help improve project success rates.

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