Tips to help IT managers stay ahead

• IndividualRoadmap

Draw up individual career roadmap which acts as a framework and helps to define and measure career objectives, goals, and achievements in a timely manner over the years. Ask yourself the following questions: Which organization or industry would you like to work for? Which area of Information Technology would you be keen to pursue? What are your short term and long-term career goals? Do you aspire to be the Senior IT Manager, IT Director, CIO, CTO, etc within the next 2-3 years?

• Staying Current

Be in tune with latest developments in technology, trends, business and market development and pay strong attention to the latest development and trends in IT outsourcing, application development, disaster recovery/co-location, wireless networks, VOIP, 64-bit computing, Internet security, etc.

• Staying Connected

A lot of us work long hours with little time left for other things. However, to stay marketable it is critical that we stay connected to the industry we work in. Attending networking events or seminars allows you to stay in touch with your peers, monitor industry trends and also enhance your visibility with potential employers. Join associations and memberships in relevant societies.