Most if not all people feel nervous before and during a job interview. For the past ten years, I’ve been helping people prepare for job interviews. I’m also a very experienced interviewer, but recently, when asked to be on a…

Gartner defines IT Governance (ITG) as “the processes that ensure the effective and efficient use of IT in enabling an organization to achieve its goals.” ITG ensures that the IT organization operates in an effective, efficient and compliant fashion. This…

If you soon plan to develop a new website, or if you have an existing one, it’s necessary that you understand the attributes and characteristics that can make or break the effectiveness of your online presence and brand. An unattractive…

When you become a consultant, you may be abandoning predictability, a normal routine, interaction with coworkers and the safety of a regular job. Additionally, you may be venturing out on your own for the first time, and into unknown territory.…

The answer is a resounding yes. Many years ago, in the pre-e-mail era, I snail-mailed my thank-you letter after an interview and was told later by the director of human resources that my thank-you letter was the decisive factor in…

A consultant is a professional who works under a fixed contract to complete a specific project, task or assignment. Typically, a consultant is an expert or an experienced professional in a specific field, has a wide knowledge of the subject…

Ransomware is a type of malware software where the attacker encrypts the victim’s data, and demands payment for the decryption key. If you are not protected from the effect of ransomware, you may need to pay a ransom for the decryption…

What is the difference between a manager and leader? While some people are both, they have very different skill sets. I believe the 2 biggest differences between managers and leaders are: * Their core business objectives.* The way they motivate…