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How to Plan a 5S System Launch

A 5S System is a low-cost system that will clean and organize your workplace. It will increase productivity and raise employee morale. This article that will give you some basic information on how to set up a 5S system in your workplace. One of the keys to the success of a 5S system is to have the full support of the management of your company. While a 5S system is low-cost … [Read More...]

Protect Your Network From USB Drives and Smart Phones

The need to protect your network from USB drives and smart phones is more important. Your employees bring the through the door each day and have no thought of plugging them into your company computers. USB drives and smart phone devices pose a serious threat to your data and your network. Data theft via portable devices has become increasingly easy using portable devices … [Read More...]

Important Project Manager Skills

A project managers toolbox should include all of the tools needed to plan, execute and deliver a project. Here are five key skills a good project manager should have and continuously work to improve on. … [Read More...]

The Nine Belbin Team Roles

Meredith Belbin a British researcher and management theorist conducted a group study over nine years. They studied the behavior of managers and teams from around the world. The result of the study is known as The 9 Belbin Team Roles. Belbin's model of nine team roles can be used to build a diverse team. You do not need nine individuals, each possessing a different role. Some … [Read More...]

ITIL v3 Boot Camp

If your company is looking at implementing the ITIL v3 best practices framework, Training Camp is now offering an accelerated 3 day boot camp. The course features the latest v3 edition of the Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL). Training Camp's ITIL v3 Foundation Accelerated Certification Program is the most effective, efficient way to learn a practical … [Read More...]

IT Asset Management – Part 1 Catalog of Assets

This is the first in a series of articles about setting up and running an IT Asset Management System. This article will focus on a Catalog of Assets. The catalog serves as a framework for other areas of your system as well as a quick reference for all of the assets you need to track. You can use products such as Excel to create a basic system. For a more inclusive system you … [Read More...]

5 Tips to Get Yourself Promoted

Is your IT career not moving as quickly as you would like? Do you feel like you have been passed over for promotion? If so examine where you are now and where you want to be. Take control of your career by preparing yourself to succeed. Consider these options for improving your chances of promotion. … [Read More...]

Intel Anti-Theft Technology for Notebooks

Intel announced today at the Intel Developer Forum in Shanghai an upcoming technology that will help address the issue of laptop theft. This is a major concern for companies with a mobile workforce. By nature the portability of laptops make them ideal targets for theft. News headlines of laptops containing sensitive information such as Social Security numbers and confidential … [Read More...]

IT Meetings Go Topless

A recent trend being discussed around the web is the concept of topless meetings. No, not what you are thinking. They are laptop(less) meetings where laptops, smart phones and other handheld distractions are prohibited. Living in the IT world they seem like a sacred right. We're busy people who need to stay in touch with what is going on. Maybe you are missing the point of … [Read More...]

The Role of a Leader

Brian Tracy a best selling author and speaker shares his insight in getting results from your team in an article posted on Entrepreneur.com. Brian starts by explaining the four phases a team goes through in development. The article then gives five qualities needed to foster throughout the stages of team development and explains how to lead your team effectively. Eat That … [Read More...]

How to Get Started in ITIL

Is your company looking at the ITIL best practices framework to fill an IT need? If you want to see how other companies have adopted ITIL, read the ComputerWorld article "How to Get Started on ITIL, How Companies Get Started on ITIL. Read the article here: ComputerWorld - How to Get Started on ITIL … [Read More...]