Start reading Management Skills in IT (Ebo Series) on your Kindle in under a minute. Don't have a Kindle? Get your Kindle here.

Deliver to your Kindle or other device

 
 
 

Try it free

Sample the beginning of this book for free

Deliver to your Kindle or other device

Read books on your computer or other mobile devices with our FREE Kindle Reading Apps.
Management Skills in IT (Ebo Series)
 
 
Share your own customer images

Management Skills in IT (Ebo Series) [Kindle Edition]

Rob Chapman (Author, Contributor), Jooli Atkins (Author, Contributor), Simon Mitchell (Author, Contributor), Jean Gamester (Author, Contributor), Gary Flood (Author, Contributor), Dave McKay (Author, Contributor), Amitabh Apte (Author, Contributor), BCS The Chartered Institute for IT (Editor)
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
Kindle Price: £1.37 includes VAT* & free wireless delivery via Amazon Whispernet
* Unlike print books, digital books are subject to VAT.

Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought

Product Description

Product Description

This collection of articles and blog posts by IT industry experts explores the challenges IT professionals face when moving from a technical into a managerial role. The authors look at the skills required to scale the career ladder, the opportunities for training and development and how to progress from a first job in IT to CIO. Each article ends with a range of current resources and recommendations including blogs, books and websites.

Product details

  • Format: Kindle Edition
  • File Size: 166 KB
  • Print Length: 63 pages
  • Publisher: BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT; 1 edition (16 Nov 2011)
  • Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B0068IZ9SG
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
  • X-Ray: Not Enabled
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #26,639 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

    •  Would you like to give feedback on images?

What Other Items Do Customers Buy After Viewing This Item?

› Explore similar items

Customer Reviews

5 star
1
4 star
3
3 star
0
2 star
0
1 star
0
4.2 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
4.2 out of 5 stars
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars A distilled MBA for IT managers 24 Jan 2012
By CONSCIOUS_NESS
Very interesting read. The technical vs business competence of IT managers continues to mystify many. In some cases, the book was expertly presented as a timelined career path riddled with case studies from a wealthy knowledge-base of experts. In others, it provided a critical rethink of the overall aim; `The business-literate CIO or the IT-literate business person?'. A perfect addition to my toolkit.
Comment | 
Was this review helpful to you?
Yes
No
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars A good resource for those in IT Management 15 Jan 2012
By Mole TOP 500 REVIEWER
This book had been produced by the BCS as part of a series of publications designed to be of value to those working within IT Management. It's composed of a series of short sections that focus on key aspects of management and uses a number of examples to re-inforce the concepts.

At first reading, it is tempting to view this book as a handbook aimed at those people that work primarily within very large organisations; it certainly seems to be positioned for those individuals, rather than for those that work within the SME size business. This is not to say that the points raised within the publication are not relevant to those people within an SME; I would argue that good management skills are needed at all levels from the smallest business to the largest; and sadly are often lacking. Many of the scenarios portrayed can occur even within relatively small businesses, and the challenges will be as great; possibly greater due to the reduced numbers of people within the IT teams.

It is still the case that many IT staff have little or no formal qualification; many are hobbyists that have turned their pastime into a job skill. Those that have undertaken formal training often do so in a way that does not always relate to the actual job function. Most training is technically based and the quality of this can vary considerably. There is simply too little opportunity for most IT people to undertake non-technical training, unless they do so at their own cognisance.

I would suggest that part of the problem is one of perception; IT is still a relatively young industry compared to most other disciplines.... Read more ›
Comment | 
Was this review helpful to you?
Yes
No
4.0 out of 5 stars good if your on the management track 16 Mar 2013
By S. P. Wilkinson
Amazon Verified Purchase
Management skills for IT people - saves us IT people having to cope with a management person coming in and not knowing what we do!

If you are a first time manager then this is a useful book, but needs to be backed up with continual personal development and coaching from your line managers. For the price it is worth it.
Comment | 
Was this review helpful to you?
Yes
No
5.0 out of 5 stars Great, cheap resource for budding IT Managers 3 May 2012
By Mr. H
This is a collection of short papers and blogs exploring the attributes required to be a great IT Manager, right up to CIO level, including the challenges involved in getting there.

I'm sure many readers will relate to the typical career of an IT Manager described in this eBook. This is typically a programmer who is attracted to the industry by the love of technology, with the gifted ones promoted ultimately to an IT Manager with little training or experience in leadership and softer skills. Suggestions for improving this transition are provided.

Overall a well presented set of articles and blogs, and a good place to start for any aspiring IT Manager.
Comment | 
Was this review helpful to you?
Yes
No
Would you like to see more reviews about this item?
Was this review helpful?   Let us know
Search Customer Reviews
Only search this product's reviews

Customer Discussions

This product's forum
Discussion Replies Latest Post
No discussions yet

Ask questions, Share opinions, Gain insight
Start a new discussion
Topic:
First post:
Prompts for sign-in
 

Search Customer Discussions
Search all Amazon discussions
   

Look for similar items by category


There's a problem loading this menu at the moment.

Learn more about Amazon Prime.

    Your Shopping Basket is empty.

    Give it purpose -- fill it with books, DVDs, clothes, electronics and more.

    If you already have an account, sign in.

    There's a problem previewing your shopping basket at the moment.

    Check your Internet connection and go to your cart, or try again.

    View Shopping Basket (0 items)
      Amazon Media EU S.à r.l. Privacy Statement Amazon Media EU S.à r.l. Delivery Information Amazon Media EU S.à r.l. Returns & Exchanges