The IT Leadership Deal http://www.computerweekly.com/blogs/naked-leaders-it-leadership-blog/ The Naked Leader's IT Leadership blog en Copyright 2008 Fri, 04 Apr 2008 17:16:13 +0000 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss The Naked Leader has moved! 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!]]> http://www.computerweekly.com/blogs/naked-leaders-it-leadership-blog/2008/04/the-naked-leader-has-moved.html http://www.computerweekly.com/blogs/naked-leaders-it-leadership-blog/2008/04/the-naked-leader-has-moved.html Fri, 04 Apr 2008 17:16:13 +0000 Thoughts / Advice / Guidance Please 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 http://www.computerweekly.com/blogs/naked-leaders-it-leadership-blog/2007/12/thoughts-advice-guidance-pleas.html http://www.computerweekly.com/blogs/naked-leaders-it-leadership-blog/2007/12/thoughts-advice-guidance-pleas.html The Deal advice guidance ideas involvement Tue, 11 Dec 2007 09:00:00 +0000 The future- not what it was 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 http://www.computerweekly.com/blogs/naked-leaders-it-leadership-blog/2007/12/the-future-not-what-it-was.html http://www.computerweekly.com/blogs/naked-leaders-it-leadership-blog/2007/12/the-future-not-what-it-was.html IT - The Next Agenda IT The Next Agenda leadership perception. ACTION self-esteem Mon, 10 Dec 2007 09:00:00 +0000 Are leaders born or made...And... 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 ]]> http://www.computerweekly.com/blogs/naked-leaders-it-leadership-blog/2007/12/are-leaders-born-or-madeand.html http://www.computerweekly.com/blogs/naked-leaders-it-leadership-blog/2007/12/are-leaders-born-or-madeand.html The Deal leaders born or made? is there such a thing as a new idea? Fri, 07 Dec 2007 09:00:00 +0000 Do you believe in... 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 ]]> http://www.computerweekly.com/blogs/naked-leaders-it-leadership-blog/2007/12/do-you-believe-in.html http://www.computerweekly.com/blogs/naked-leaders-it-leadership-blog/2007/12/do-you-believe-in.html The Deal fate IT life and leadership luck Thu, 06 Dec 2007 09:00:00 +0000 Negs and Psychic Vampires (2) 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.
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Please - share your Answer, your Thought or Comment ]]> http://www.computerweekly.com/blogs/naked-leaders-it-leadership-blog/2007/12/negs-and-psychic-vampires-2.html http://www.computerweekly.com/blogs/naked-leaders-it-leadership-blog/2007/12/negs-and-psychic-vampires-2.html The Deal examples IT life and leadership negs psychic vampires psychology Wed, 05 Dec 2007 09:00:00 +0000 Negs and Psychic Vampires 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 ]]> http://www.computerweekly.com/blogs/naked-leaders-it-leadership-blog/2007/12/negs-and-psychic-vampires.html http://www.computerweekly.com/blogs/naked-leaders-it-leadership-blog/2007/12/negs-and-psychic-vampires.html The Deal how to deal with them all IT life and leadership negs psychic vampires Tue, 04 Dec 2007 09:00:00 +0000 Top Three things to throw out... 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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 http://www.computerweekly.com/blogs/naked-leaders-it-leadership-blog/2007/11/perception-and-christmas-presents-3.html http://www.computerweekly.com/blogs/naked-leaders-it-leadership-blog/2007/11/perception-and-christmas-presents-3.html The Deal Answers Christmas Hints and Tips Leadership Perception The Deal Fri, 30 Nov 2007 09:00:00 +0000 Christmas (2) 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 http://www.computerweekly.com/blogs/naked-leaders-it-leadership-blog/2007/11/christmas-2.html http://www.computerweekly.com/blogs/naked-leaders-it-leadership-blog/2007/11/christmas-2.html The Deal Answers Christmas Cards Christmas Parties Christmas Presents Hints and Tips Leadership Thu, 29 Nov 2007 09:00:00 +0000 Christmas 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 http://www.computerweekly.com/blogs/naked-leaders-it-leadership-blog/2007/11/christmas.html http://www.computerweekly.com/blogs/naked-leaders-it-leadership-blog/2007/11/christmas.html The Deal Answers Christmas Parties Christmas Presents Hints and Tips Leadership Wed, 28 Nov 2007 09:00:00 +0000 Who owns what and the fastest way to change my life 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 http://www.computerweekly.com/blogs/naked-leaders-it-leadership-blog/2007/11/question-what-is-the-number.html http://www.computerweekly.com/blogs/naked-leaders-it-leadership-blog/2007/11/question-what-is-the-number.html The Deal Answers change your life Hints and Tips Leadership Ownership Tue, 27 Nov 2007 09:00:00 +0000 Projects and Self-Esteem in Children 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 http://www.computerweekly.com/blogs/naked-leaders-it-leadership-blog/2007/11/projects-and-selfesteem-in-chi.html http://www.computerweekly.com/blogs/naked-leaders-it-leadership-blog/2007/11/projects-and-selfesteem-in-chi.html The Deal Answers Hints and Tips Leadership Projects Self-Esteem in children The Deal Mon, 26 Nov 2007 09:00:00 +0000 Motivation - 2 of 2 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). http://www.computerweekly.com/blogs/naked-leaders-it-leadership-blog/2007/11/motivation-2-of-2.html http://www.computerweekly.com/blogs/naked-leaders-it-leadership-blog/2007/11/motivation-2-of-2.html People Inspiration leadership motivation Fri, 23 Nov 2007 09:00:00 +0000 Motivation - 1 of 2 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]]> http://www.computerweekly.com/blogs/naked-leaders-it-leadership-blog/2007/11/motivation-1-of-2.html http://www.computerweekly.com/blogs/naked-leaders-it-leadership-blog/2007/11/motivation-1-of-2.html People inspiration leadership morale motivation people Thu, 22 Nov 2007 09:00:00 +0000