The Art of IT Management: Practical tools, techniques and people skills - Softcover

Chatham, Robina

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1780172907 ISBN 13: 9781780172903

Publisher: BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, 2015

Synopsis

Being an IT manager for the first time can be daunting. With a focus on practical advice, this book will provide you with hints, tips and examples from the world of IT management, showing you that management is about people rather than process; it is an art rather than a science.All the stories you will read in this book are true; all the advice has been personally tried and tested; all the tools and techniques have been applied by other aspiring leaders with positive results.

About this title

About the Author

Dr Robina Chatham has over 30 years' experience in IT. She has held positions ranging from Project Manager to European CIO of a merchant bank and Lecturer. Robina now specialises in management development and executive coaching. Her prime focus is on helping senior managers to develop political acumen and master the art of influencing others.

From the Back Cover

'As ever, Robina is able to underline that effective management is truly an art. Combining simple models and powerful examples, this book is a must read for new and more seasoned IT managers alike.' Richard Davies, Managing Director, Leading Edge Forum 'It's taken me years to figure this stuff out! Robina brings together years of experience and practical tips for taking that first scary step onto the IT leadership ladder.' Neil Williams, Head of Business Development for a large government IT department

Edition details

• Publisher: BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT
• Publication date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1780172907
• ISBN 13: 9781780172903
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 190