Archive for May, 2009

The Challenges Of Information Technology

Since September, we’ve gotten busier and busier. It seems like most people are throwing out the IT department and trying to cut costs. It makes sense as most management teams are wanting to invest in their front lines.

We have a new media business. As I was talking with a friend at a large advertising company, we talked about managing engineers vs managing creatives. We talked about how is a bit like herding cats sometimes. He told me about this hilarious commercial of years past (below). Reminds me of me how great it is to be in IT.

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Learning From History-Milton Friedman

These words are timeless. If anyone remembers Phil Donahue, it is hard to remember a time when he was dumbfounded. In this video, it looks like he ran out of things to say.

It is important to learn from history and realize what good we have.

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