IT's Bad Reputation
A few weeks ago I received an email from one of our regular guest bloggers, Adam Cole. He came across a highly impassioned debate on IT's bad reputation and how IT departments are often thought of as hindering business progress, rather than enabling it. Nicholas Spanos, a consultant with Computer Aid, thinks this bad rap is justified and presents 8 reasons why:
- It's a reactive profession
- There's no career path
- Technology is unreliable
- ERP software is too rigid
- There's a leadership void
- There is a lack of curiosity
- IT is in denial
Take a quick read of the articles (they're both brief):
IT's Bad Reputation
Is IT a Profession or a Bureaucracy?
Do you agree? Disagree? Leave your comments here or email me directly. I'll post a follow up with my thoughts next week.