Adding Value as an IT Manager: Success vs Failure

IT Manager
Constitutes Failure:
Based on what I have read, and experienced there is many things which constitute a failure as an IT Manager. However, one of the most important in my opinion is the ability to add value to the organization. I feel in many cases the IT managers as well as the IT professionals of an organization are not given the proper respect they deserve because IT managers do not know how to show their true value to the organization. In many cases the leadership of the organization believes they are a liability instead of an asset. This to me is a totally failure on the part of the IT Manager because of all the arduous work has done (that is in most situations). Additionally, I believe that IT managers who do not understand

This means that the goals of the employees, as well as project goals are not well defined. Often the goals are weak and vague in nature. When this happens, it is very difficult to find a common ground for where the team terms as successful. It is just like bowling in the dark. It is possible to hear the ball hitting the pins – but wouldn’t it be nice to know which pins are actually knocked down. Additionally, this brings an atmosphere where employees can’t speak about their profession with authority and certainty. These are signs of managerial

First, an IT manager should be a good communicator. This means possessing communication skills that would allow him/her to speak intelligently, forcefully and with authority to all levels of the organization. It especially means being able to communicate the value that IT brings to the organization. Another great skill to possess as an IT manager is to be competent and have strong character. It is one thing to be a good person, but it is another to be a good person which is also competent in what must be accomplished. Possessing a strong character mean one could speak with persuasion to anyone or any group. Lastly, I believe that leading by example is most important when it comes to avoiding pitfalls that causes IT managers to fail. The reason for this is that it would ensure that the IT manager remains competent as well as develop the people under his/her