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IT Manager Institute #63 was in Dubai last week

I returned to Dubai last week to deliver our 63rd IT Manager Institute program. We had 20 managers from 8 countries – UAE, Saudi Arabia, Ghana, Nigeria, Sudan, Oman, Qatar, and Pakistan. This was an exceptional group of managers.

Dubai_May2014IT Manager Institute #63  –  Dubai, UAE  –  May 2014

IT Manager Institute classes – # 60 and #61

April has been a busy month with two more IT Manager Institute classes completed:

Institute61IT Manager Institute #61 – Dubai, UAE – April 2014
KPMG managers from Bahrain, Kuwait, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia

IT Manager Institute 60IT Manager Institute #60 – Columbia, TN – April 2014
Matt Holt (Tennessee) and Grantley Roper (Australia) meet the Sisco’s

IT Manager Institute #58

Last week I delivered the 58th IT Manager Institute in Dubai, , , 20 managers from 9 countries.

ITManagerInstitute58_Dubai_October_2013IT Manager Institute #58 – October 2013 – Dubai, UAE

It was a super group of IT managers from several industries including education, oil & gas, banking, government, and healthcare.

See photos of all fifty-eight IT Manager Institute classes at https://itlever.com/it-manager-institute-photos/

IT Manager Training – Overview of the IT Manager Institute Program

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The IT Manager Institute and ITBMC Certification Program is one of the fastest and most effective ways to develop critical IT management skills.

The program follows a simple IT Management Process™ and provides tools and insights that can be used immediately to help IT managers of all levels achieve more™ success.

itbmcOver 1,000 IT managers from all parts of the world have attended the program in either classroom, webinar, or online Self Study with 100% positive feedback. The reason is simple: our processes and tools are practical, easy to implement, and they work in the real world.

Check out the IT Manager Institute at:
http://itmanagerinstitute.com/training/agenda/

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Fastest way to develop key IT manager skills to achieve IT success

IT managers have the toughest management job in your company!

But, , , IT management is simpler and easier when you have a process to follow and tools that help, especially if you get them from an experienced manager.

You don’t need theory, , , theory sounds good but doesn’t work in the real world.

You don’t need a long drawn out program, , , you don’t have time for that.

What you do need is a straightforward and practical IT management process to follow and specific tools that help you achieve IT success.

You need something you can use now!!

The IT Manager Institute program is by far the fastest way to gain these critical management skills. Ask any of our students.

CLICK HERE to download the IT Manager Institute brochure.

IT Manager Institute Brochure

The Institute is better than ever, , , streamlined to help you achieve more success.

Here are some ugly facts:

  • Most IT organizations are reactive.
  • Over 50% of all IT organizations are out of sync with the business they support, and the senior IT manager doesn’t realize it.
  • IT organizations lose credibility every day due to a few issues that are easy to correct.
  • Most IT managers do not have a management process to follow or tools to do their job.
  • There is usually no one in the company who can help a struggling IT manager or CIO.

These issues cost companies billions every year in wasted money and lost productivity.

Instead of the IT organization being viewed as an enabler and a valuable investment, , , the business often views IT as a “necessary cost”.

The sad thing is that a focused IT organization can leverage the productivity and reduce cost for every department in the company. No other organization has this type of leverage, , , but most CEO’s simply do not realize it because they haven’t experienced it.

Instead of the CEO looking for a place to hide when he sees the CIO coming down the hall, , , he should be running to greet him because he knows the CIO has powerful insight that he wants to hear, , , things that leverage and provide tangible value for the company.

A CEO knows this when his IT managers consistently:

  • Recommend business value initiatives
  • Their initiatives are always cost justified
  • They deliver what they say they will do

The formula for a successful IT organization is pretty simple, but if you don’t know what it is and don’t have the tools to do the job, , , it might as well be “in Greek”.

For example, are you aware that it only takes about an hour to determine if IT is out of sync with the business? Yet, over 50% of IT organizations are out of sync according to many studies, , , and don’t realize it.

2013 marks the 11th year I’ve been teaching the IT Manager Institute. Hundreds of IT managers from all parts of the world have gone through the program and are achieving more success because of it.

We have 100% positive feedback, something I’m extremely proud of. The reason is simple, , , the program hits the mark for what an IT manager needs to succeed.

It gives you a simple process to follow and practical tools you can begin using immediately that will help you do the job.

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Read comments from managers who have attended:

“I am already using principles and concepts learned in the Institute before I even get home. I feel 100% more prepared for what I will face on Monday when I get to my office.”
Dan Ussery; La Crescenta, CA

Best I have been to, this class has answered many of the questions I was struggling with.”
Luke Marino; Austin, TX 

“A very useful course. It’s one of the
best courses I have ever taken.
I wish all IT managers could take it.”
Eisa Ali Al Mansoori; Abu Dhabi, UAE

“Mike’s presentations are great!  He not only gives us the process to follow but the tools he uses also.  His insights are  right on the money based on real world experience, and he explains complex concepts in a down to earth manner.”
Ed Anderson; Walkerton, IN

“Informative and packed full of real life examples, it empowers the student to return to their organization with a wealth  of material to succeed.”
Laura Lehr; Bonita Springs, FL

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These are just a few of the hundreds of positive comments from IT managers who have attended the IT Manager Institute.

The Institute teaches you a practical process to follow and provides specific tools that will help you and your IT organization achieve more success.

Whether it is determining what your organization should work on, prioritizing work, managing projects, budgeting, motivating your team, or delivering an IT strategy, , , this program covers everything you need to learn in order to manage a successful IT organization.

We will walk step by step through the actions I would take if I were to join your company as a new CIO, , , and discuss the specific tools I would use to help me:

  • determine what we should work on
  • prioritize the work
  • develop and communicate an IT strategy
  • begin establishing much needed credibility
  • , , , and much, much more

Stop struggling so much and learn “insider tips” on how to deal with the IT support issues you face every day.

Learn how to take charge of your situation and to get your IT organization out of react mode.

Real power comes with knowledge and insight of what to do and understanding how to go about it.

Results occur when you follow a management process and have the tools to actually do the job.

The IT Manager Institute gives you both.

No theory, , ,just simple processes and tools that work, , , and are working for thousands of IT managers around the world.

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Leverage your IT investment and boost your career when you attend the IT Manager Institute. Learn more and register athttp://itmanagerinstitute.com/training/agenda

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Do you need the IT Manager Institute delivered in your company for 6 or more managers? Contact me at:  info@mde.net

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More comments from the IT Manager Institute:

Excellent content that is highly relevant, excellent and well paced presentations, and excellent value. The IT Manager Institute contains every element that will lead to a successful IT manager.”
Mohamed Alaydaroos; Abu Dhabi, UAE

“The Institute program is a must for
all CIO and technology managers.  I can’t wait to go and start implementing all I have learned here.”
Okoh Chukwuka; Lagos, Nigeria 

“I have gained knowledge, skills, and tools to effectively manage the IT department.  This class has also helped me gain confidence in my ability and empowered me to be a manager.”
Connie Bain; Birmingham, AL

“I was very positively surprised, Mike is one  of those people I am really proud I have met!  I’d recommend the Institute to everyone involved in managing IT.”
Matej Kurent; Ljubljana, Slovenia

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Attain the IT Business Manager Certification, ITBMC and demonstrate you know the importance of delivering business value for your company.

When you do, business managers of the company will view their IT support organization in a whole different light.

A final comment:
Many IT managers tend to procrastinate and over analyze. Don’t let this happen to you.

Maybe you have been thinking, “Over time I will learn how to manage my IT organization better.”

If so, this is a dangerous approach. Without help, you are going to make mistakes and those mistakes can be very costly for your company, , , even your career.

Attend the IT Manager Institute and I guarantee your perspective of managing an IT organization will change. When you approach “the business of IT support” differently from how you’ve been “managing technology”,  the results will be noticeable to everyone around you.

I encourage you to take charge of your career and make the investment that can make a real difference for your organization, your company, and most importantly for you.

We have a great event coming up, , , would love to meet you there and have you join the managers who have attended the fifty-seven IT Manager Institute programs delivered so far.

IT Manager Institute #56 – Dubai, UAE – May 2013

Can’t afford the class or travel?

Take a look at the IT Manager Institute Self Study. Same material and benefits as the classroom event including ability to attain ITBMC certification

http://itmanagerinstitute.com/training/self-study-program

57th IT Manager Institute held last week

institute_57_columbia-2IT Manager Institute #57 – Columbia, TN – September 2013

Last week we held our 57th IT Manager Institute at Graymere Country Club in Columbia, Tennessee. The club is about 1 mile from my home so teaching classes there is great plus the club’s southern hospitality and quiet environment makes it a pretty special place.

The weather during the week was great and the golf course is pretty close to perfect so keeping my mind on the class might have been a challenge except we had a super group of IT managers attending this one. Seems like we always have a great group!

Nashville, TN, , , Pittsburgh, PA, , , Charlotte, NC, , , and Abuja, Nigeria were represented.

CLICK HERE to check out photos of all our IT Manager Institute classes.

IT Manager Institute #56 – Dubai, UAE

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Last week’s program in Dubai was a huge success with 31 managers from 6 countries attending our 56th IT Manager Institute. I’m the ugly guy in the middle in the gray suit.

This was a super group of IT managers and executives and I enjoyed every minute with them.

21 SecretsOn the first day of class at 9:00am Dubai time, I launched a new book to my Practical IT Manager Newsletter list.  21 Secrets Every IT Manager Should MUST Know has been in development for a couple of years and it was nice to launch it during my largest class to date. Each student received a free copy. Learn more

Headed to Dubai for IT Manager Institute #56

IT Manager Institute eagle coinI leave for Dubai tomorrow to deliver my 56th IT Manager Institute next week. It will be the 8th time to deliver the program in Dubai, , , one of my favorite places to go.

UPDATE
This class will be held in 3 days rather than 5. The biggest challenge for many to attend the program is being able to break away from the office for a whole week or more depending upon travel requirements.

I have delivered the program in 3 days a couple of times before – for the City of Anchorage, Alaska and for 17 IT managers in the Province of Saskatchewan, Canada.

So, I decided to streamline the program to make it available in 3 days for a large group.  This is the 4th time to refresh the program since delivering the first IT Manager Institute in 2003.

itbmc_1The IT Manager Institute program is better than ever with everything you need to manage your IT organization effectively and to obtain ITBMC (IT Business Manager Certification) status. The new program even has a few extra gifts for students not available in earlier classes.

I will also launch my new book next week during the class. Read my next post to learn about the new book.

As you may know, my company mission is, “helping IT managers of the world achieve more™ success”. The Institute is the most effective way to develop critical IT management skills that help you succeed.

Every IT manager should have access to the IT Manager Institute program and BONUS materials we give students who attend. Still, there are many who cannot attend the class due to cost or travel challenges, , , or they simply “can’t afford the time” to be away from the office.

This is why the IT Manager Institute Self Study was developed. It’s identical to the classroom version, even down to the BONUS IT Manager Institute flash drive contents and ITBMC exam. The great news is that you can attend the class from your home or office, , , at less cost, no travel, and at your own pace.

Learn more at http://itmanagerinstitute.com/training/self-study-program

Hundreds of IT managers have attained ITBMC status through the self study and now use our practical IT manager tools and templates to help them achieve more success.

The 3-day classroom pilot we are delivering in Dubai next week looks like it’s making a difference, , , it is lining up to be the biggest Institute class to date. Look for my post next week with photos of the class.

Below are photos from our last two classes in Dubai – October 2012 and February 2013.

IT Manager Institute - Dubai Feb 2013IT Manager Institute #54 – Dubai, UAE – February 2013

IT Manager Institute - DubaiIT Manager Institute #53 – Dubai, UAE – October 2012

I can hardly wait to meet the managers in next week’s Dubai Institute and expect it will be a great class.

Where has Mike Sisco been?

meeting-4If you follow me on ITLever.com, you know that I try to post several new IT manager tips and tools every month, , , but I’ve been very quiet for a few months, , , well, actually since June of last year or 9 months in all.

Where have you been, Mike Sisco?

VERY BUSY!!!

You see, I took on a consulting engagement as an Interim IT Director for a hospital that we thought would last three to four months, , , but it lasted for 7 1/2 months, , , from July 2012 to mid-February of this year.

suitcaseIn doing this work, it took every ounce of energy I had. I would drive to the location  every Monday morning leaving by 4:30am in order to arrive around 8:30am the hospital’s time and return home on Friday. The project took all of my concentration and focus, and living at a hotel is not one of my primary career pursuits.

I don’t normally take on consulting work, , , especially a project that lasts as long as this one. I took it because a friend identified the need and it looked like a situation that would be both interesting work to do and something that was a good fit for where I could help them, , , it worked out well for both of us. I’m glad I took the project as it always helps keep you fresh when you get back into “corporate life” now and then.

As soon as I completed the contract, I held two IT Manager Institute classes, , , my 7th in Dubai in late February and another just last week in my home town of Columbia, TN, , , Institutes #54 and #55. You might say, I’ve been on the IT Manager Institute trail recently.

IT Manager Institute bus

Well, I’m happy and excited to be able to get back into the swing of things with my MDE business. We have an exciting year planned for 2013 with many new projects that will unfold in the months ahead, , , several that are essentially completed and ready to launch but had to be put on hold due to my schedule.

Expect to see me posting more IT manager tips and tools in the future.