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The Adventures of an IT Leader, Updated Edition
- Narrated by: Teri Schnaubelt
- Length: 10 hrs and 28 mins
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Publisher's Summary
Becoming an effective IT manager presents a host of challenges - from anticipating emerging technology to managing relationships with vendors, employees, and other managers. A good IT manager must also be a strong business leader. This book invites you to accompany new CIO Jim Barton to better understand the role of IT in your organization. You'll see Jim struggle through a challenging first year, handling (and fumbling) situations that, although fictional, are based on true events. You can listen to this book from beginning to end, or treat is as a series of cases. You can also skip around to address your most pressing needs. For example, need to learn about crisis management and security? Listen to chapters 10-12. You can formulate your own responses to a CIO's obstacles by listening to the authors' regular "Reflection" questions. You'll turn to this book many times as you face IT-related issues in your own career.
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- Ryan Floyd
- 2019-08-24
Poor Man's Phoenix Project
Might be ok for someone completely new to IT, who just wants a feel for how things work. Not too helpful for anyone who already has experience.
Similar to The Phoenix Project except:
- Not as well written
- Not as technical
- Doesn't provide insight in dealing with the problems IT organizations face (the 'game' seems to be set on easy-mode for the protagonist)
There is also a bunch of nudges in the books about the importance of "consultants", which seem to be more for the benefit of the authors, than the story.
I find it somewhat strange that the narrator is a women, given that the mine character is a man, and so are the majority of key characters.
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- JoJo
- 2022-10-04
Excellent and Relevant IT Wisdom for IT Leaders
This book is not just about Information Technology but about Information Technology *leadership* and, for that, I give it 5 stars across the board. There's IT-specific information in abundance but -- more importantly -- there's IT-leadership-specific information that *every* IT leader (whether a CIO or not) should take to heart. The one lesson that will stick for me forever -- offered by "The Kid" -- is to "know what you don't know." I am *extremely* glad I purchased this title. Only *after* I purchased it did I recall that, many months ago, a fellow IT mentor of mine mentioned its timelessness. Serendipity, indeed. 5 stars! Highly recommended for IT leaders!
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- Desert Dweller
- 2019-01-08
A good take on preperation vs reaction
The delivery about the experiances as a pinch hit C.I.O. for a company reflects on what to do in an I.T. emergency as well as the management of an I.T. infrastructure.
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- S. Banks
- 2017-12-13
Recommended for those in IT management
IMHO, if you are involved in the management of tech teams, or you have colleagues in your organization who are, this is worth the time. Good for CIO/CTO's, and consultants who report to executive teams.
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- Flukyspore
- 2023-12-04
Navigating Leadership in Tech: A Mixed Experience
As someone deeply involved in the IT and technology sector, I recently delved into an audiobook that I believe is incredibly beneficial for anyone in a leadership role within this field. The book brilliantly intertwines a captivating storyline with practical insights, making it a valuable resource for both new leaders and those ascending to higher positions in the tech world. It stands out for providing clear directions and focal points for those just starting out or moving up the ladder in IT and tech environments.
However, my experience with the narration of the book was somewhat jarring. This isn't a reflection on the narrator's general skills, which are commendable, but more about the contrast in narration style I experienced after listening to "The Goal," another exceptional business book. "The Goal" set a high bar with its use of multiple narrators to match the gender of the characters, enhancing the listening experience significantly.
In contrast, this audiobook employed a single female narrator who attempted to alter her voice for male characters. This approach, particularly for the main character, inadvertently painted him in a negative light, almost like an antagonist, which I believe was a misrepresentation. The choice of narrator, or perhaps the direction given to her, seemed off for this particular story. A consistent narration style, without the attempt to vary voice depth, might have served the content better.
Despite this hiccup in narration, the core content of the book remains exceptional. It's packed with valuable insights and strategies for navigating the complex landscape of tech leadership. I wholeheartedly recommend it for its substantial guidance and direction, essential for anyone stepping into or moving up in the realm of IT leadership. Just be prepared for a narration style that might take some getting used to.
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- Debra
- 2023-05-08
Excellent book for IT managers
This was a well-performed book with the story leading one to think about what the authors were saying. I found it to be an engaging way to learn. Highly recommended!
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- Jim
- 2022-12-25
a great story for new it leaders
I love how a story can take own the complicated world of IT. Every IT leader needs to spend time thinking on these questions.
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- Cedrik Bell
- 2022-05-24
Create book for anyone interested in Tech and Business.
As an aspiring CIO I found this book very useful and informative, it’s a great listen and I highly recommend for any business manager and IT Leader.
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- Kemo
- 2021-07-15
AWESOME book
Awesome. It gave me key ideas in a story format. I didn't want it to end.
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- Marcia E. Parker
- 2021-01-21
Great book for new to IT Management!
Great book for those new to IT Management. Makes you think about things you don't usually consider when starting a new position.
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- nicspits
- 2020-12-06
excellent
really enjoyed this in my grad school analytics program at American University; the entertaining story was humorous while the leadership and management insights were always insightful.
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