IT a black box that's not sexy and they don't want to share their bonuses with.
You need to perform a sales pitch and explain in layman terms why execs need to pay for IT services, with respect to the business you're in. Even though they know you have them by the balls as without IT no-one can possibly do business.
A little respect (and empathy) would go a long way to breaking the communication barrier. What, you really think they know how to govern IT? That's your job; you need to contribute and stop bickering.
But the communication and social skills (or lack of) from 'techies'. You're not gonna get invited to the table if they can't friggin understand what your bashing about.
Have you considered obtaining a credential such as CISSP or CISM? Whether or not you pass, they give you insight on all aspects on how to manage the IT, and most importantly align to business goals.
Why you want to be the scapegoat whenever a computer incident occurs is beyond me.
Well I've been lurking around here since 2000(?), and since then I've a child of my own. As much as I love the tech stuff, OS wars, etc. family topics really grasp my attention. I'm so thrill to see such an interesting and 'intellectual' discussion/tips on raising children here at/. Thanks for so many useful comments and tips.
I think most of us wish to spend as much time with our children as possible. My boy's the greatest joy and grace bestowed upon me. But with longer work hours (thanks to remote login, globalization), made longer with CPEs (thanks to continuing professional education), plus the physical limits of the human body (we just want to crash when we finally head home), plus the nagging wife (maintenance), it can be challenging to set yourself in the right frame of mind for 'undivided love, attention and patience to the child'. By the time you're done with the chores (so you can continue to bring bread to the table), it's 2am, and the child's fast asleep. Hey, we don't all work on a farm.
My 2 cents: who said raising kids was easy? Say goodbye to the PS3, your health (sorry, no more sporting weekends), your social life (no more pubs after work), that new digicam/laptop (sorry, the child's education fund comes first). With the limited time and stamina left in us, what remains has to go to the child, if he/she's ever going make it (the education system's not going raise your child).
And this is just one child we're taking about. I heard siblings also comes into play. I've love to do that (not for the smart factor, but simply because I love a larger family) - if they could keep our jobs from India, and if there were 48 hours a day.
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IT a black box that's not sexy and they don't want to share their bonuses with.
You need to perform a sales pitch and explain in layman terms why execs need to pay for IT services, with respect to the business you're in. Even though they know you have them by the balls as without IT no-one can possibly do business.
A little respect (and empathy) would go a long way to breaking the communication barrier. What, you really think they know how to govern IT? That's your job; you need to contribute and stop bickering.
But the communication and social skills (or lack of) from 'techies'. You're not gonna get invited to the table if they can't friggin understand what your bashing about.
Have you considered obtaining a credential such as CISSP or CISM? Whether or not you pass, they give you insight on all aspects on how to manage the IT, and most importantly align to business goals.
Why you want to be the scapegoat whenever a computer incident occurs is beyond me.
Well I've been lurking around here since 2000(?), and since then I've a child of my own. As much as I love the tech stuff, OS wars, etc. family topics really grasp my attention. I'm so thrill to see such an interesting and 'intellectual' discussion/tips on raising children here at /. Thanks for so many useful comments and tips.
I think most of us wish to spend as much time with our children as possible. My boy's the greatest joy and grace bestowed upon me. But with longer work hours (thanks to remote login, globalization), made longer with CPEs (thanks to continuing professional education), plus the physical limits of the human body (we just want to crash when we finally head home), plus the nagging wife (maintenance), it can be challenging to set yourself in the right frame of mind for 'undivided love, attention and patience to the child'. By the time you're done with the chores (so you can continue to bring bread to the table), it's 2am, and the child's fast asleep. Hey, we don't all work on a farm.
My 2 cents: who said raising kids was easy? Say goodbye to the PS3, your health (sorry, no more sporting weekends), your social life (no more pubs after work), that new digicam/laptop (sorry, the child's education fund comes first). With the limited time and stamina left in us, what remains has to go to the child, if he/she's ever going make it (the education system's not going raise your child).
And this is just one child we're taking about. I heard siblings also comes into play. I've love to do that (not for the smart factor, but simply because I love a larger family) - if they could keep our jobs from India, and if there were 48 hours a day.
Please someone tell me! (cringing with nostaglia!!)