Profiled(IT)People Podcast

Surviving the Generation Gap

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 18:24:52 -0600

This is a Podcast of the Blog entry for 27 June, 2008. It is done with the voice of Vicki and encoded with the iSpeakit application.

In this Podcast I elaborate on the generational evolution of the corporate I.T. department. I make the point that the I.T. function is forced to change by business, with dramatic impacts on companies and their I.T. Professionals.

Hendrik van Wyk

(Duration: 24:49 minutes)

The I.T. Department is Dying, Blame the iPhone

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 16:29:28 -0600

This is a Podcast of the Blog entry for 15 April, 2008. It is done with the voice of Vicki and encoded with the iSpeakit application.

In this Podcast I review the opinions of Nicholas Carr and Jonathan Zittrain. Both claim that recent developments in I.T is threatening innovation and the world as we I.T. Professionals know it.

I make the point that we need to be aware of our perspectives. With perceived death, something can end, it can also begin.

The iPhone and Utility Computing is merely the beginning of something fundamentally great in our industry. Nothing is dying, it is being born as we speak.

Hendrik van Wyk

(Duration: 09:18 minutes)

You Are Not Alone

Thu, 7 Feb 2008 12:12:24 -0700

This is a Podcast of the Blog entry for 6 February, 2008. It is done with the voice of Vicki and encoded with the iSpeakit application.

In this Podcast I review the importance of Mentors and Coaches in your development as individual and I.T. management professional.

I elaborate on the need to take a more mature approach to development of knowledge in our industry, and recommend you consider the services of a Coach or Mentor to assist you along your way. I offer my services to be your mentor or coach.

Hendrik van Wyk

(Duration: 09:18 minutes)

Journeymen and Woman

Thu, 17 Jan 2008 19:12:23 -0700

This is a Podcast of the Blog entry for 14 January, 2008. It is done with the voice of Vicki and encoded with the iSpeakit application.

In this Podcast I review the phenomenon of “Journeymen” and woman - the people responsible for the prevailing mediocrity in some organizations.

I elaborate or recognizing this problem, and also propose how you should deal with it as Project and I.T. Manager.

Hendrik van Wyk

(Duration: 11:02 minutes)

Chicken and Egg

Tue, 27 Nov 2007 16:19:27 -0700

This is a Podcast of the Blog entry for 22 November, 2007. It is done with the voice of Vicki and encoded with the iSpeakit application.

In this Podcast I briefly elaborate on the need for I.T. Organizations to understand their required Business Architecture before embarking on staff restructuring.

I make the point that many staff restructuring attempts try to rectify problems with an I.T. Service business that is not inherent to the staff structure, but rather to the service business’ Business Architecture and underlying Business Domains.

Hendrik van Wyk

(Duration: 12:49 minutes)

The Day of Reckoning

Mon, 22 Oct 2007 21:43:10 -0600

This is a Podcast of the Blog entry for 10 October, 2007. It is done with the voice of Vicki and encoded with the iSpeakit application.

In this entry I look at the important and often neglected tenth knowledge are of project management: Cover Your Ass (CYA).

I highlight some basic practices in this knowledge area that should help you as Project Manager navigate the “Day of Reckoning” when you and your project is under scrutiny. This is the day that you have to defend your actions, and you should be prepared.

(Duration: 20:52 minutes)