Tech Pro Motivation Project

Latest Activity

Los Angeles Tech Pros
March 3
Nope, it's still pretty tough. I've started volunteering with USC, and PMI-LA, hoping to network with people. I did find that the only way now-a-days is to pretty much have great contacts or know someone who can recommend you for an opportunity at a…
March 2
Jay Maechtlen updated their profile
March 2
Jay Maechtlen updated their profile photo
March 2
You folks doing any better now? Still slow for me, but at least there are listings!
March 2
Gary Entner updated their profile
March 2
Los Angeles Tech Pros
March 2
brahmaman and Kevin Jenkins are now friends
February 27

Groups

 

Welcome ...

The Tech Pro Motivation Project™ is a social network where IT Managers and Team Members come together and freely share their ideas on how to best develop positive and productive workplace motivation.

Members

  • Altan Khendup
  • Ray Cassick
  • Lorenzo Farris
  • Timothy Cole
  • Norm Frenette
  • Charmaine Anderson
  • M. Edward (Ed) Borasky
  • Dan Hollingsworth
  • Dann F
  • Vanya Tucherov
  • Steve Gladstone
  • Scott Smith
  • Sandra Sears
  • Greg Bohrn
  • Mark Statkus
  • Tim Ventura
  • Alicia
  • James Biddle
  • Nancy Babyak
  • Susan R Grossman
  • Gerry Lozon
  • Daniel L. Koger
  • Jim Gettman
  • William Jeansonne
  • scottwnelson

Forum

Jody Aliff

How do you stay motivated? 7 Replies

I have been hitting walls with employers. I have lots of experience with computers from light programming to system administration. The response that I get is what degrees or certifications do you ha…

Started by Jody Aliff in Questions for Tech Pros. Last reply by Altan Khendup Jan 26.

Alicia

Determining Differences Between Position Levels 8 Replies

I've acquired a new team that I'm not entirely familiar with all of the services the team offers, however, one of the team's biggest concerns is that they do not know what it takes for a Network Engi…

Started by Alicia in Questions for IT Managers. Last reply by Altan Khendup Jan 26.

Keith Brugnani

What makes a good leader in IT? 2 Replies

I have just begun my MBA program and I am in a leadership course. I am just trying to get some opinions from others on leadership. I will be compiling this data as a learning tool and analysis. This…

Started by Keith Brugnani in Questions for IT Managers. Last reply by Keith Brugnani Dec. 21, 2009.

Kevin Jenkins

Does Lean Software Developement Motivate? 16 Replies

Here is an excerpt from an interesting blog I read on Lean Software development. Empower the team There has been a traditional belief in most businesses about the decision-making in the organisatio…

Started by Kevin Jenkins in Questions for Tech Pros. Last reply by Ray Cassick Dec. 15, 2009.

Ajaya Gupta

Please join me at BPOP- Business Performance, Optimization and Progress at linkedin.com

Like to get connected to you as we share the same group Please join me at BPOP- Business Performance, Optimization and Progress (Group created to Absorb, Share and Radiate the Best Practices in the…

Tagged: Management, Practices, in, Business, Best

Started by Ajaya Gupta in Management Dec. 7, 2009.

Rachel

Want to Learn SQL 9 Replies

Hello. I have a bachelor's in mathematics. I find I am very interested in databases. I have worked with a lot of databases (running simple Access queries, data entry, merging info, creating forms, et…

Started by Rachel in Miscellaneous. Last reply by Mark Statkus Dec. 2, 2009.

Julia Dillon

What does our team/organization think about us as Managers? 17 Replies

I would be really interested in any ideas on different ways to learn what your own team thinks about you and how you can improve, change, transform, adapt? As Managers we usually tend to focus on fee…

Started by Julia Dillon in Management. Last reply by Lorenzo Farris Dec. 1, 2009.

Liz

What trade magazines (print and online) do you read?

I am interested in learning what trade publications IT managers find helpful to keep them informed of their business and trends in their industry. This can include blogs or other informational sites…

Started by Liz in Questions for IT Managers Nov. 27, 2009.

Norm Frenette

Stories of great or bad Tech management 4 Replies

Are you in a great team where it is fun to come to work? Or are you in one of those team where you can wait to get out? Can you contribute a story about how the team leader influences this? Maybe pic…

Started by Norm Frenette in Questions for Tech Pros. Last reply by Norm Frenette Nov. 16, 2009.

Steve Gladstone

The role of "Executive Sponsorship" and IT's alignment with the business-side in success 4 Replies

I’ve found that the degree of “executive sponsorship” (ES hereafter), is likely the dominant factor in the success of projects and leaders within an organization. Below, I paint a picture of what I m…

Started by Steve Gladstone in Questions for IT Managers. Last reply by Rivet Nov. 9, 2009.

Blog Posts

Ajaya Gupta

Please join me at BPOP- Business Performance, Optimization and Progress on linkedin.com

Like to get connected to you on linkedin.com, as we share the same group

Please invite me at -ajayagupta@linkedin and you can also join me at BPOP- Business Performance, Optimization and Progress
(Group created to Absorb, Share and Radiate the Best Practices in the Industry for Business Performance, Business Optimization and Business Progress)
http://www.linkedin.com/groups?home=&gid=2534527&trk=anet_ug_hmContinue

Posted by Ajaya Gupta on December 6, 2009 at 6:38pm — 1 Comment

Susan J. Hildebrand

How to stay motivated to learn new things!

It has been really challenging for me to keep my focus on working my plan when the economy and my 5 year plan weren't compatible. I find that persistant growth in new areas takes muscle, you have to work at it. How to motivate myself? Reward, Reward, Reward...BF Skinner Tangible results can be the reward for example this blog is the reward. Acknowleging significant effort is another way. I need to make a list of favorites and use them to motivate me.

Anyone have a favorite they would like to sh… Continue

Posted by Susan J. Hildebrand on December 2, 2009 at 9:01am — 2 Comments

Donna Reid

5 Points To Check for Choosing a Resume Writing Service

You need to be very cautious when selecting a resume writing service as anybody can put up a sign that they write resumes. In fact 1 company that secretly positions itself “#1” really sends the resumes abroad to be produced and produces very awful broken English resumes. Other companies providing resume help deliver nothing more than a prettier format of what you have.

So here’s how the indus… Continue

Posted by Donna Reid on October 11, 2009 at 8:50pm — 1 Comment

Madelyn White

Free eBook: Social Network Marketing, 12 Steps for Success

I got this one from a friend last night and read it cover to cover. This should help us all get to the next level in regards to marketing on social networks and social media.



You can download it here:
http://tinyurl.com/ybbbdo9




Posted by Madelyn White on October 9, 2009 at 12:36pm

Madelyn White

Free Ebook on Social Networking and Leveraging Social Media

I ran across this free ebook yesterday on social networking and was very impressed by what I learned. The sections on Facebook and Twitter were by far the best.

Here is the location where you can download it from:
http://tinyurl.com/ya2xyqo


Posted by Madelyn White on October 6, 2009 at 1:16pm — 2 Comments

rauf naqishbendi

HEALTHCARE COMPLAINTS

On September 12, tens of thousands of people marched on the U.S. Capitol chanting and carrying signs with slogans like "Obamacare makes me sick." This at a time when President Obama’s healthcare initiative has not been finalized or voted on by Congress. This demonstration was propelled by right wing politicians who are hankering after Obama’s failure, knowing that his failure is not only his but the nation’s as a whole. Sadly, our national business has become no more than bickering and partisan… Continue

Posted by rauf naqishbendi on September 22, 2009 at 1:46pm — 1 Comment

Gregory J. Masley

What does a qualified IT Manager, Network Engineer or Network Administrator look like?

What does a qualified IT Manager, Network Engineer or Network Administrator look like?
We are asked frequently about the difference between the average high school “geek” that most computer consulting companies use and a professional IT person that Masley And Associates uses.

While it is true there are some very basic PC issues which both types of IT people could easily fix, there is a vast difference when it comes to support and more complex issues.

We only use the top Network Engineers and N… Continue

Posted by Gregory J. Masley on June 11, 2009 at 10:00am

Michael Vasquez

How to setup a Video Surveillance Wireless Lan


In today's financial uncertainties there have been multiple un-secured environments that have been breached by thefts and damaged properties as well as personal injuries including death. We have seen an uptick in security including video surveillance monitoring for corporations and p… Continue

Posted by Michael Vasquez on April 8, 2009 at 3:00pm

rauf naqishbendi

The Economic Crisis: Lessons Yet to be Learned

http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/view/95201

Posted by rauf naqishbendi on March 20, 2009 at 3:25pm

James Smith

Security Mythbusters: The Truth Behind Common Application Security Myths

An SD Times Webinar
Wednesday, March 25, 2009, 1:00 pm Eastern, 10:00 am Pacific

The prominence of software security issues in the news and in our daily lives has given rise to a number of security myths that can prevent auditing and development teams from implementing effective security solutions. On March 25, join Hugh Thompson, noted software security expert and chief strategist at People Security, and Ben Chelf, co-founder and CTO of Coverity, Inc. as they debunk top software security myths… Continue

Posted by James Smith on March 19, 2009 at 3:20am

Chat

Sign up to chat on Tech Pro Motivation Project

Sign Up

 
 
 

© 2010   Created by Kevin Jenkins on Ning.   Create a Ning Network!

Badges  |  Report an Issue  |  Privacy  |  Terms of Service