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IT Managers Are Aloof Says Psychologist and Your Co-Workers

Posted by samzenpus on from the I-have-people-skills;-I-am-good-at-dealing-with-people dept.

dcblogs writes "IT managers see themselves as 'reigning supreme,' in an organization, and are seen by non-IT workers as difficult to get along with, says organizational psychologist Billie Blair. If IT managers changed their ways, they could have a major impact in an organization. 'So much of their life is hidden under a bushel because they don't discuss things, they don't divulge what they know, and the innovation that comes from that process doesn't happen, therefore, in the organization,' says Blair."

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  1. Re:and you wonder.. by crutchy · · Score: 5, Informative

    because managers often don't have a clue how computers work, IT can bullshit their way out of any disaster and create a level of job security for themselves that many other professions can only dream of.
    if you can't beat them, join them.

  2. As a former IT type: by Hartree · · Score: 4, Informative

    I'm not aloof. I'm just an asshole. Get it right!

    And get the frack out of my office!