10 signs that you aren't cut out for IT

It’s a tough world out there. Anyone who’s ever worked in IT knows just how tough it is. And if you’re not totally up for the challenge, there will always be someone else who is. But for anyone considering getting into the world of IT, or for those considering getting out of IT… how do you know? How do you know whether you are really cut out for the career that chews up and spits out its young? Well, the author of the post Mr. Jack Wallen has a handy list of signs that maybe IT isn’t the best fit for you.

1: You lack patience
2: You have no desire to continue your education
3: You refuse to work outside 9-to-5
4: You don’t like people
5: You give up quickly
6: You’re easily frustrated
7: You can’t multitask
8: You have dreams of climbing the corporate ladder
9: You hate technology
10: You turn off your phone at night

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Ten Disciplines to Measure IT Performance

“You can only manage what you measure.” Peter Drucker

In today’s rapidly changing environment, information & technology becomes more invaluable asset for business to survive and thrive, on the other hand, many IT organizations are struggling with the image as cost center, intend to improve reputation as service center and value center through high IT performance.

When you think of "IT performance," what comes to mind? Operational excellence such as customer satisfaction, IT effectiveness or efficiency, or strategic value such as competitive advantage, leadership edge, cultural agility

How to measure IT performance more effectively may base on the audience, the nature and size of your business, here are some new year resolutions and general evaluation and principles.

IT Mantra: Running IT as Business; Doing More with Less

IT Performance Motto: Measure what Matters.

IT Performance Principle: SMART which stand for specific, measurable, actionable, relevant, and time-bound.

IT Performance Disciplines: IT Operational Excellence, IT Strategic Value

1. Reliability & Security - infrastructure running 24/7
2. IT Capacity & Capability
3. Customer/Vendor Relationship Management
4. IT Fiscal Health
5. IT Application Portfolio Management
6. Innovation Capability with Revenue Generating Initiative
7. Talent Competency
8. Optimize business processes
9. IT Agility.
10.IT Sustainability

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