Information Technology (IT) Director Reviews - Page 21

I have been with the company 27 years. I get paid weekly. No retirement. No health ins. Working for a pay check only. A total waste and a huge life mistake. Is it to late.

Learn to be very patient and never take anything personal.

Obtain experience in a variety of companies across multiple industries.

Talk with your superiors often; get clear on your responsibilities; and work with your boss to design the first 6 months of goals/priorities; work hard daily, but always make time to cultivate relationships.

One of the biggest things I learned was the need to adapt to new issues quickly, and resolves issues yesterday, but not to force blanket changes on my staff quickly. Don't let people try to push you around. Be understanding and considerate, but stand firm on your principles.

Focus early on setting expectations among team members, especially as IT becomes even more central to all aspects of the work environment. Find one (1) or two (2) projects that are easily accomplished, highly visible, and relatively important -- low-hanging fruit -- and achieve them in the first 90-120 days. Finally, don't be afraid to ask for help -- in fact, budget for professional services and consulting.