Best Michael Crispin Podcasts (2024)

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Calculus of IT - Episode 31 - 9/10/2024 - "Using GAI for IT Decision Making" 1:53:52

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Mike and Nate are back! We went to a bar near Mike's office and didn't get the best sound quality as we hoped but that's what it is. In this episode, we asked the question - "How are we (and should we be) using GAI for IT strategic and operational decision-making?" We spent some time digging into this not so much to try and find nascent value in GA…

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Mid-Season Recap 17:13

16d ago17:13

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In anticipation of the second half start, Mistress Winter weaves a short narrative summarizing the first half of Season 1 of All Our Faults. A Tabletop Talespinners Network Production Director - Emma Kocar ( @tabletoptalespinners ) Producer - Mistress Winter ( @gmistresswinter ) Social Media - Juicy Garland ( @juicygarland ) Discover more from the …

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Calculus of IT - We are taking a brief break! 1:22

23d ago1:22

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Hi all - Mike and I will be taking a short break due to a massive amount of scheduling conflicts between now and mid-September. We will be back with a kickass set of episodes for the Fall and should be resuming our normal Wednesday night schedule again. Stay tuned! Support the show The Calculus of IT website - https://www.thecoit.us "The New IT Lea…

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Calculus of IT - Episode 30 - 8/7/2024 - "Harness the ultimate power of the Mighty Intranet" 1:46:28

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In episode 30, Nate and Mike ask the question "Why Intranet?" and then ask the question "Why not Intranet?" and then answer both. It is a riveting discussion on the almighty Intranet's past, present, and future. If you are an Intranet wizard, this episode is for you. If you have ptsd nightmares of Intranet management, be warned that this episode co…

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State of the Story 59:05

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In this special bonus content, the cast of All Our Faults reflects on the recent story events and make their predictions on what might be in store for the next half of the season. Production: Tabletop Talespinners Network Director - Emma Kocar Producer - Mistress Winter Music Credit - Pixabay.com Cast Host - Mistress Winter ( @gmistresswinter ) Abb…

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S3: Fine Line - Episode 38 - Crispin 7:52

2M ago7:52

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S3: Fine Line - Episode 38 - CrispinBy Michael Nye

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S3: Fine Line - Episode 37 - Shatzie 7:36

2M ago7:36

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S3: Fine Line - Episode 37 - ShatzieBy Michael Nye

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Calculus of IT - Episode 29 - 7/17/2024 - "Why do we give everyone Editor rights?" 1:55:52

2M ago1:55:52

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Episode 29 is our first episode where we break away from reviewing the New IT Leader's Survival Guide (since we completed its review in episode 28) and switch to a topically focused podcast model where we will tackle concepts and questions that impact today and tomorrow's IT Leaders. We have a very in-depth list of episodes coming in the next few m…

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S3: Fine Line - Episode 36 - Richard 5:58

2M ago5:58

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S3: Fine Line - Episode 36 - RichardBy Michael Nye

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Calculus of IT - Episode 28 - 7/10/2024 - "New IT Leader's Survival Guide - Years 2 and 3 - Training and Education" 2:22:13

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Welcome to Episode 28!! Mike Crispin and I take some time to discuss Training and Education in Years 2 and beyond. The discussion ranges from measuring the effectiveness of training to incorporating training and education into IT strategic goals. Without question, having a plan in place to address training and keeping the company up to speed on the…

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S3: Fine Line - Episode 35 - Sheryl 6:32

2M ago6:32

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S3: Fine Line - Episode 35 - SherylBy Michael Nye

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Aftershocks - Bad Blood 23:01

2M ago23:01

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Content Warnings: Xenophobia (6:45 - 9:45) and fantasy racism (10:40 - 14:31) Saline rushes home to confront her mother after the portal to the Fey Realm closes and cuts the princess off from her heritage. But Jessamine may see it more as a blessing than a curse. The 2nd half of the season will resume September 4th with the introduction of a new ch…

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S3: Fine Line - Episode 34 - Dinah 6:22

3M ago6:22

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S3: Fine Line - Episode 34 - DinahBy Michael Nye

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Aftershocks - A Good Deal 25:33

3M ago25:33

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After the events at the Cascade, Crispin finds a safe place to land in Dr. Miller's care...though he may not know what price that security will cost. Tabletop Talespinners Network Production Team: Director - Emma Kocar Producer / Audio Editor - Mistress Winter Social Media - Juicy Garland All Our Faults Cast: MC - Mistress Winter (@gmistresswinter)…

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S3: Fine Line - Episode 33 - Joe 5:21

3M ago5:21

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S3: Fine Line - Episode 33 - JoeBy Michael Nye

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Aftershocks - Like Yesterday's Trash 22:01

3M ago22:01

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Content warnings: Violence (4:40 - 12:10), Near-Death Experience (12:15 - 13:56) After the events at the Cascade, Michael answers a summons to his Master and discovers the deadly price of defiance. Tabletop Talespinners Network Production Team: Director - Emma Kocar Producer / Audio Editor - Mistress Winter Social Media - Juicy Garland All Our Faul…

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S3: Fine Line - Episode 32 - Cynthia 5:18

3M ago5:18

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S3: Fine Line - Episode 32 - CynthiaBy Michael Nye

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Ch 16 - Our Lives Asunder Part 2 49:10

3M ago49:10

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In this exciting mid-season finale, Michael, in his darkest self, causes chaos and earns some enemies, Crispin takes a stand against great evil, and Saline finds herself trapped in a new way while her greatest secrets are exposed. Main episodes will resume September 4th. The first of the Aftershock miniseries will premier June 19th. Cast: MC - Mist…

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Calculus of IT - Episode 27 - 6/5/2024 - "New IT Leader's Survival Guide - Years 2 and 3 - Working With Your Partner" 2:03:50

3M ago2:03:50

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Holy crap we made it to Episode 27. In this episode, Mike and I discuss how the relationship is going between the IT Leader and their trusty sidekick after Year 1 and, let's be honest, by the end of Year 1 you either hate them or love them but hopefully, either way, they are making huge contributions to the success of IT. We also talk about the ong…

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S3: Fine Line - Episode 31 - Sadness 3:50

3M ago3:50

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S3: Fine Line - Episode 31 - SadnessBy Michael Nye

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S3: Fine Line - Episode 30 - Ann 6:18

4M ago6:18

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S3: Fine Line - Episode 30 - AnnBy Michael Nye

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Calculus of IT - Episode 26 - 5/29/2024 - "New IT Leader's Survival Guide - Years 2 and 3 - Employee Lifecycle and Employee Experience" 2:23:10

4M ago2:23:10

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In Episode 26, Nate and Mike, along with returning special guest Kate Bosman, dive back into the realities of setting a positive employee experience and creating a data-rich employee lifecycle. We tackle the concepts of gathering human level data throughout the org and finding ways to use that data without disrupting the overall trust between IT an…

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Ch 15 - Our Lives Asunder Part 1 44:06

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Worlds and lives collide in this dramatic chapter. Bert attempts to save Saline, Crispin turns away from confrontation, Michael leans into his darker nature, and villains are revealed. Cast in this episode include Abby Marie Carter (@abby_marie_carter), Ben (@DJ_blindian), Juicy Garland (@juicygarland), Kat Kellie (@katthedungeonmom), and Mistress …

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S3: Fine Line - Episode 29 - Michael H 5:53

4M ago5:53

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S3: Fine Line - Episode 29 - Michael HBy Michael Nye

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Calculus of IT - Episode 25 - 5/22/2024 - "New IT Leader's Survival Guide - Years 2 and 3 - Governance Revisited Part 2" 2:14:39

4M ago2:14:39

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We are back again and are still pernicious AF. As tonight is the 25th episode, we start by looking at what happened in technology 25 years ago...the list is pretty astonishing. We also cover some AI stuff as usual and then dig right into Governance in Years 2 and 3 as a new IT Leader, emphasizing the remaining two of the five primary governance dom…

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S3: Fine Line - Episode 28 - Michael L 5:54

4M ago5:54

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S3: Fine Line - Episode 28 - Michael LBy Michael Nye

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Calculus of IT - Episode 24 - 5/15/2024 - "New IT Leader's Survival Guide - Years 2 and 3 - Governance Revisited Part 1" 2:23:11

4M ago2:23:11

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Wow what a fucking doozy this episode is. Some might even go so far to say that it is pernicious AF. We cover some AI stuff as usual and then dig right into Governance in Years 2 and 3 as a new IT Leader with an emphasis on 3 of the 5 primary governance domains: Project Prioritization, Development, and Infrastructure. This, my friends, is a special…

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Ch 14 - Draw Me Near 37:01

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Content Warnings: Consensual Sex (13:24 - 17:25), Domestic Abuse (30:30 - 34:24), and Suicidal Behavior (31:44 - 34:24) Tension builds between Bert and Michael as they wait to ambush the hunter while Saline attempts to communicate with her captor. Crispin receives an ominous vision. Meanwhile, other sinister plots are in motion elsewhere in Chester…

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S3: Fine Line - Episode 27 - Elizabeth 4:38

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S3: Fine Line - Episode 27 - ElizabethBy Michael Nye

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Calculus of IT - Episode 23 - 5/8/2024 - "New IT Leader's Survival Guide - Years 2 and 3 - Strategy Revisited" 1:52:22

4M ago1:52:22

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For shits and giggles, I let Buzzsprout's GAI do the description for us this week. :-) Discover the charm of IT land's peculiarities and the sharp wit of tech leadership as we embark on this episode's engaging narrative. We'll unravel the intricacies of integrating private large language models into enterprise ecosystems, and while grasping the str…

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S3: Fine Line - Episode 26 - Michael W 6:42

4M ago6:42

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S3: Fine Line - Episode 26 - Michael WBy Michael Nye

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Calculus of IT - Episode 22 - 5/1/2024 - "New IT Leader's Survival Guide - Years 2 and 3 - Budgeting Part 2" 2:18:38

4M ago2:18:38

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In Episode 22, Mike and Nate continue the walkthrough of Year 2 for a new IT Leader resuming their discussion on budgeting and forecasting. In this episode, we focus on the remaining four major impacts: IT Organization, Facility Planning, Exploratory Projects, and Training. We return to some other topics in the news, including the newest Tekakord, …

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Ch 13 - Claws and Jaws 46:27

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Saline goes toe-to-toe with Sara Paisley over the safety of her sister. The Hunter catches up with his prey, leading Michael and Bert on a race to save Saline. Crispin agonizes over whether he will survive his impending vigil. Cast in this episode include Abby Marie Carter (@abby_marie_carter), Ben (@DJ_blindian), Juicy Garland (@juicygarland), Kat…

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Calculus of IT - Episode 21 - 4/24/2024 - "New IT Leader's Survival Guide - Years 2 and 3 - Budgeting Part 1" 1:50:31

5M ago1:50:31

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In Episode 21, Mike and Nate take a wack at unstructured data becoming natively structured, some recent AI shenaniganery and, most importantly, begin the walkthrough of Year 2 for a new IT Leader. The walkthrough starts with a revisit of budgeting and reforecasting and the emphasis is on three major impacts: Platforms, Milestones, and Capex vs Opex…

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S3: Fine Line - Episode 25 - Bonnie 7:25

5M ago7:25

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S3: Fine Line - Episode 25 - BonnieBy Michael Nye

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S3: Fine Line - Episode 24 - Mary 6:41

5M ago6:41

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S3: Fine Line - Episode 24 - MaryBy Michael Nye

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Calculus of IT - Episode 20 - 4/16/2024 - Live from Bio-IT World 2:52:03

5M ago2:52:03

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In episode 20, our fearless podcast hosts went on the road and managed to finagle their way into the BioIT World conference in Boston. We recorded this live from the Kestra bar at the Omni hotel and had several friends come by on camera (or off) to give us their insights into the technology road ahead. Plus, it has the usual shenanigans and discuss…

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Ch 12 - Bridging the Void between Us 41:28

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Michael and Bert learn of Saline's connection with the Cascade while Crispin prepares for his initiation. The trio at the falls debate whether to read Crispin into their secrets. Saline attempts reconciliation with Crispin. Cast in this episode include Abby Marie Carter (@abby_marie_carter), Ben (@DJ_blindian), Juicy Garland (@juicygarland), Kat Ke…

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S3: Fine Line - Episode 23 - Vinny 6:13

5M ago6:13

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S3: Fine Line - Episode 23 - VinnyBy Michael Nye

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S3: Fine Line - Episode 22 - Cindy and Ray 7:36

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S3: Fine Line - Episode 22 - Cindy and RayBy Michael Nye

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Calculus of IT - Episode 19 - 4/3/2024 - "New IT Leader's Survival Guide Chapter 23 - The End of Year 1" 1:27:18

5M ago1:27:18

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In Episode 19, Mike and Nate wrap up the new IT Leader's first year. It's been an awesome journey so far and we have dissected the first year into all of its necessary parts. Reflecting on the first 18 podcasts, we started with the first 90 days in which we covered: Building your Foundation Writing a 90 Day Plan Conducting your Key Stakeholder Inte…

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Ch 11 - Con-TEXT-ually Speaking 39:06

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In the aftermath of Jacob's death, Crispin goes on a hunt for evil. Michael’s life and undeath meet in an unexpected way. Michael, Burt, and Saline arrange an outing to discuss their special circumstances. Cast in this episode include Abby Marie Carter (@abby_marie_carter), Ben (@DJ_blindian), Juicy Garland (@juicygarland), Kat Kellie (@katkellieso…

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S3: Fine Line - Episode 21 - Anna 6:29

6M ago6:29

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S3: Fine Line - Episode 21 - AnnaBy Michael Nye

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Calculus of IT - Episode 18 - 3/27/2024 - "New IT Leader's Survival Guide Chapter 22 - Performance and Assessment" 2:47:25

6M ago2:47:25

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In Episode 18, Mike and Nate discuss Chapter 22 of the New IT Leader's Survival Guide. In this episode, we step off the EX train for a bit and focus on managing IT personnel performance. When it comes to retaining and developing IT talent, you have to be better than everyone else, and we explain why and how we do it. We also spend some time discuss…

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Sware: Future of Technology Risk Assessment in Life Sciences Roundtable - 2/27/2024 54:24

6M ago54:24

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Are you taking advantage of new technologies to maintain compliance in your systems with effective risk assessment? Listen to the latest episode of our podcast, where I participated in a conversation with industry experts Aryaz Zomorodi, Quality Systems Assoc. Director from SpringWorks Therapeutics, and Brian Ennis, President & Co-Founder of Sware.…

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S3: Fine Line - Episode 20 - India 5:10

6M ago5:10

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S3: Fine Line - Episode 20 - IndiaBy Michael Nye

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Calculus of IT - Episode 17 - 3/20/2024 - "IT Survival Guide Chapter 18 - Training and Education" 2:17:32

6M ago2:17:32

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In Episode 17, Mike and Nate discuss Chapter 18 of the IT Survival Guide. In this episode, we continue our journey into the employee experience by looking deeply into training and education for your company's staff. Training is key for many reasons, and the business often looks to IT to set the standard for the overall curriculum. Take a listen now…

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Ch 10 - Bash It On Part 2 46:58

6M ago46:58

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Content Warning: Mild description of gore and death (12:40 - 16:00) In this continuation from part 1, the Yearbook group scatters in the aftermath of an attack on one of their fellow students. Saline runs for her life and finds an ally. Crispin makes a choice he never thought he would. Cast in this episode include Abby Marie Carter (@abby_marie_car…

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S3: Fine Line - Episode 19 - Ernest 7:27

6M ago7:27

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S3: Fine Line - Episode 19 - ErnestBy Michael Nye

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Calculus of IT - Episode 16 - 3/13/2024 - "IT Survival Guide Chapter 17 - Working With Your Partner" 4:08:02

6M ago4:08:02

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In Episode 16, Mike and Nate discuss Chapter 17 of the IT Survival Guide. This chapter is a deeper dive into Chapter 6 of the ITSG as we explore the nature of the partnership between the IT Leader and their first hire. This partnership is incredibly important for developing and implementing the IT Strategy and serves as the baseline for the rest of…

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