The IT Leadership Deal tag:www.computerweekly.com,2008:/blogs/naked-leaders-it-leadership-blog//90 2008-04-04T16:29:39Z The Naked Leader's IT Leadership blog Movable Type 4.1-en The Naked Leader has moved! tag:www.computerweekly.com,2008:/blogs/naked-leaders-IT-leadership-blog//90.27916 2008-04-04T16:16:13Z 2008-04-04T16:29:39Z It's goodbye - sadly - from the Naked Leader. Rebecca Froley http://www.nakedleader.com/, and we'll be keeping the archive of existing posts online here too. I'm sure you'll all join us us here at ComputerWeekly.com in thanking David for his contributions, and in wishing him well in his new ventures!]]> Thoughts / Advice / Guidance Please tag:www.computerweekly.com,2007:/blogs/naked-leaders-IT-leadership-blog//90.19667 2007-12-11T09:00:00Z 2007-12-11T06:58:56Z What would you like to see in this leadership blog? David Taylor http://www.nakedleader.com Hi - This blog has been going for over six months now - my aim was, and is, to create an interactive leadership blog for people in IT - what would you like and want from this blog? Please comment or e-mail me davidultra@nakedleader.com - Many thanks. David Hi - This style of blog has been going for over six months now - to combine an IT leadership blog with life and leadership - What would you like and want from this blog / extended entry? Please comment or e-mail me davidultra@nakedleader.com - Many thanks. David The future- not what it was tag:www.computerweekly.com,2007:/blogs/naked-leaders-IT-leadership-blog//90.19521 2007-12-10T09:00:00Z 2007-12-10T09:08:03Z we still do not get the recognition, profile and positive perception we desire. And that is down to us, to you, to me, to everyone. David Taylor http://www.nakedleader.com I was sitting at the CW Awards evening last week, and I had a sudden realisation - yes, we have made major steps forward in technology, yes we are a young "industry," however we still do not get the recognition, profile and positive perception we desire. And that is down to us, to you, to me, to everyone. Whether you agree with this is pretty much irrelevant, what counts s what your customers, peers, or (sic) USERS (think drugs) think. So, go ask them today - not by e-mail, not by phone, in person...and let me know what they say. Agree? Great - do something about it Disagree? Great - have a rant and do something about it, anyway There is a plague out there - it hits us all, especially teenagers and adults. It is called low self-esteem. And it is the single biggest cause of worry, fear and poor relationships - of stress, bullying (both ways) and ultimately suicide. I am looking for tips and help that fast-track high self-esteem - share your thoughts and help each other, as well as yourself. Agree? Great - do something about it - help a friend you know is a bit down Disagree? Great - have a rant and do something about it, anyway Are leaders born or made...And... tag:www.computerweekly.com,2007:/blogs/naked-leaders-IT-leadership-blog//90.19261 2007-12-07T09:00:00Z 2007-12-07T09:00:04Z Question: Are leaders born or made? Question: I do not believe there is any such thing as a new idea - they have all gone - what do you think? David Taylor http://www.nakedleader.com The IT Leadership Deal - Do this, or do something - the more suggestions / tips the more helpful to readers: Please - share your Answer, your Thought or Comment ]]> The Life and Leadership Deal - Do this, or do something - the more suggestions / tips the more helpful to readers: Please - share your Answer, your Thought or Comment ]]> Do you believe in... tag:www.computerweekly.com,2007:/blogs/naked-leaders-IT-leadership-blog//90.19252 2007-12-06T09:00:00Z 2007-12-06T11:37:56Z Question: Do you believe in luck? Question: Do you believe in fate? David Taylor http://www.nakedleader.com The IT Leadership Deal - Do this, or do something - the more suggestions / tips the more helpful to readers: Please - share your Answer, your Thought or Comment ]]> The Life and Leadership Deal - Do this, or do something - the more suggestions / tips the more helpful to readers: Please - share your Answer, your Thought or Comment ]]> Negs and Psychic Vampires (2) tag:www.computerweekly.com,2007:/blogs/naked-leaders-IT-leadership-blog//90.18817 2007-12-05T09:00:00Z 2007-12-06T11:36:38Z Question: Sorry David - talk me through dealing with a neg? Question: Sorry David - talk me through dealing with a psychic vampire? David Taylor http://www.nakedleader.com here) Approach them at their desk, ensure there are other people (witnesses) present. Remember that negs thrive by telling others that you never pay them any attention, or ask their opinion on anything. You are about to disprove this. Make idle chat, not just with neg, but with the group of people around him/her. Raise a subject about which you know neg has an interest, or skill, or is involved in their job. Then, warmly ask for their thoughts on a particular aspect of this. It is brilliant, because they cannot announce they have no thoughts! I have done this many times, and many negs have turned around - and complained about me to my face, which is exactly what I was seeking! When negs reach positions of power they often become bullies - business bullying is becoming a big issue in organisations. If you are ever bullied - my definition is if anyone says or does something that worries or frightens you, verbally or otherwise, do something about it.
The IT Leadership Deal - Do this, or do something - the more suggestions / tips the more helpful to readers:
Please - share your Answer, your Thought or Comment ]]>
"You know, thinking about it, agree with you"
That is an extreme example - when people moan, complain or have a go, agree with them - sometimes this in itself is enough to calm a situation, to make them feel more comfortable and perhaps even see your point of view.
The Life and Leadership Deal - Do this, or do something - the more suggestions / tips the more helpful to readers:
Please - share your Answer, your Thought or Comment ]]> Negs and Psychic Vampires tag:www.computerweekly.com,2007:/blogs/naked-leaders-IT-leadership-blog//90.18816 2007-12-04T09:00:00Z 2007-12-06T11:35:53Z Question: How do I deal with negs? Question: How do I deal with psychic vampires? David Taylor http://www.nakedleader.com The IT Leadership Deal - Do this, or do something - the more suggestions / tips the more helpful to readers: Please - share your Answer, your Thought or Comment ]]> The Life and Leadership Deal - Do this, or do something - the more suggestions / tips the more helpful to readers: Please - share your Answer, your Thought or Comment ]]> Top Three things to throw out... tag:www.computerweekly.com,2007:/blogs/naked-leaders-IT-leadership-blog//90.18815 2007-12-03T09:00:00Z 2007-12-06T11:33:02Z Question: What are the three top things we should get rid of in our IT dept.? Question (adapted to fit in with the above) : What are the three top things we should get rid of in our lives? David Taylor http://www.nakedleader.com The IT Leadership Deal - Do this, or do something - the more suggestions / tips the more helpful to readers: Please - share your Answer, your Thought or Comment ]]> feel the fear, and do it anyway or realise that one day you will close your eyes and you will die (so why would you fear anything?)
The Life and Leadership Deal - Do this, or do something - the more suggestions / tips the more helpful to readers:
Please - share your Answer, your Thought or Comment ]]> Perception and Christmas (3) tag:www.computerweekly.com,2007:/blogs/naked-leaders-IT-leadership-blog//90.18385 2007-11-30T09:00:00Z 2007-11-30T09:03:54Z Question: What is the best way to find out what people think of IT? Question: Re your answer two days ago - what if my partner hates the present and says it demonstrates that I don't know her very well? David Taylor http://www.nakedleader.com Question: What is the best way to find out what people think of IT? My Answer : Have a personal stint on the Help-Desk, especially if you are a leader of people - set a good example for them to do the same The IT Leadership Deal - Do this, or do something - the more suggestions / tips the more helpful to readers: Please add your own answer under comments, and e-mail me questions to davidprivate@nakedleader.com Question: Re your answer two days ago - what if my partner hates the present and says it demonstrates that I don't know her very well? My Answer : I wish I had never got into this! Make it up to her - three things a woman loves - in this order - attention, flowers and noticing how nice her shoes are... The Life and Leadership Deal - Do this, or do something - the more suggestions / tips the more helpful to readers: Please add your own answer under comments, and e-mail me questions to davidprivate@nakedleader.com Christmas (2) tag:www.computerweekly.com,2007:/blogs/naked-leaders-IT-leadership-blog//90.18384 2007-11-29T09:00:00Z 2007-11-29T09:15:38Z Question: Should I give cards to everyone in my team or only those people I like? Question: Re your answer yesterday what if I get found out? David Taylor http://www.nakedleader.com Question: Should I give cards to everyone in my team or only those people I like? My Answer : Teams below ten people - everyone, over ten give to your closest one or two, or don't give any and give a donation to charity The IT Leadership Deal - Do this, or do something - the more suggestions / tips the more helpful to readers: Please add your own answer under comments, and e-mail me questions to davidprivate@nakedleader.com Question: Re your answer yesterday what if I get found out? My Answer : Creep like hell, kill your friend and make sure next time, you buy it yourself The Life and Leadership Deal - Do this, or do something - the more suggestions / tips the more helpful to readers: Please add your own answer under comments, and e-mail me questions to davidprivate@nakedleader.com Christmas tag:www.computerweekly.com,2007:/blogs/naked-leaders-IT-leadership-blog//90.18383 2007-11-28T09:00:00Z 2007-11-28T09:12:51Z Question: Should I get drunk at our Christmas party? Question: What is the fastest way to buy a Christmas present without it appearing the fastest - if you know what I mean? David Taylor http://www.nakedleader.com Question: Should I get drunk at our Christmas party? My Answer : No, unless you want other people to remember what a fool you made of yourself, even if you can't, in which case Yes The IT Leadership Deal - Do this, or do something - the more suggestions / tips the more helpful to readers: Please add your own answer under comments, and e-mail me questions to davidprivate@nakedleader.com Question: What is the fastest way to buy a Christmas present without it appearing the fastest - if you know what I mean? My Answer : Get a very trusted friend to buy the present and have it gift wrapped in the shop - and for extra excitement, make sure your friend does NOT tell you what he/she has brought - then you will appear as excited when you hand it over, as you would have been if you had bought it yourself The Life and Leadership Deal - Do this, or do something - the more suggestions / tips the more helpful to readers: Please add your own answer under comments, and e-mail me questions to davidprivate@nakedleader.com Who owns what and the fastest way to change my life tag:www.computerweekly.com,2007:/blogs/naked-leaders-IT-leadership-blog//90.18382 2007-11-27T09:00:00Z 2007-11-27T09:05:36Z Question: How can I find out who owns what in my department - or even in the company? Question: What is fastest way to change my life, without attending one of your events? David Taylor http://www.nakedleader.com Question: How can I find out who owns what in my department - or even in the company? My Answer : Ask around, where do people go to, to find things out? Who do they go and see - who has the buried knowledge in an organisation? Then go see the same people The IT Leadership Deal - Do this, or do something - the more suggestions / tips the more helpful to readers: Please add your own answer under comments, and e-mail me questions to davidprivate@nakedleader.com Question: What is fastest way to change my life, without attending one of your events? My Answer : The fastest way to make any change in your life is to act as if that change has already been made The Life and Leadership Deal - Do this, or do something - the more suggestions / tips the more helpful to readers: Please add your own answer under comments, and e-mail me questions to davidprivate@nakedleader.com Projects and Self-Esteem in Children tag:www.computerweekly.com,2007:/blogs/naked-leaders-IT-leadership-blog//90.18381 2007-11-26T09:00:00Z 2007-11-26T09:15:29Z Question: What is the number one most important thing to do to ensure the success of an IT project? Question: What is the number one most important thing to do to raise the self-esteem in my child? David Taylor http://www.nakedleader.com Question: What is the number one most important thing to do to ensure the success of an IT project? My Answer : Form trusted, informal relationships - so strong that you can say and share anything with each other - perhaps privately - then you will get to the truth of the situation every day, and in every conversation The IT Leadership Deal - Do this, or do something - the more suggestions / tips the more helpful to readers: Please add your own answer under comments, and e-mail me questions to davidprivate@nakedleader.com Question: What is the number one most important thing to do to raise the self-esteem in my child? My Answer : Tell them every day that you are proud of them The Life and Leadership Deal - Do this, or do something - the more suggestions / tips the more helpful to readers: Please add your own answer under comments, and e-mail me questions to davidprivate@nakedleader.com Motivation - 2 of 2 tag:www.computerweekly.com,2007:/blogs/naked-leaders-IT-leadership-blog//90.17795 2007-11-23T09:00:00Z 2007-11-23T09:11:10Z Catch people doing things right David Taylor http://www.nakedleader.com Catch people doing things right When you hear about someone doing well, or when a project is delivered, personally go and thank the person. If they are several levels “below” you (or “above” you in an upside-down structure!) it is even more powerful. Never congratulate an individual by e-mail, and never say what one Manager did to his project team (of six) on completion of a successful project: (Verbatim – I was there) “Well done everyone, sorry I’ve only been here six months so I don’t know all of your names – I know yours Mike, well done, and yours Clare, no, sorry Cathy, well done. (Awkward pause). Anyway, personally I’m amazed that it went so well. Incredible. Well done again.” (Disappears into office). Catch people doing things right, and express what you really feel - tomorrow may be too late Motivation - 1 of 2 tag:www.computerweekly.com,2007:/blogs/naked-leaders-IT-leadership-blog//90.17793 2007-11-22T09:00:00Z 2007-11-22T09:02:48Z Put in place a people contract and listen to people David Taylor http://www.nakedleader.com You promise to  Guarantee their skill development  Support them in this development  Involve them in real decision making  Open up real opportunities And in return, your people promise to:  Develop and apply the skills we need  Take collective responsibility  Behave consistent with agreed values  Be team players with a commitment to each other]]> Listen to people - and as you do, spot their hottest buttons - the issues that matter most to them - how? They will talk about them! Duhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh]]>