Heads of IT have one of the most difficult management roles in a company and are generally unprepared to move from their technology roles to management.
Venue: THE GORDON INSTITUTE OF BUSINESS SCIENCE,
26 Melville Road, Illovo, Johannesburg, South Africa
Date: 23 and 24 November 2016
Organiser: This seminar is organised by IT News Africa
The objective of this workshop is to develop the skills of IT managers and heads of technology , and to create a foundation for them to build upon to achieve more success.
Heads of IT have one of the most difficult management roles in a company and are generally unprepared to move from their technology roles to management. This workshop has been designed to help any IT manager or CIO make this transition by focusing on key success factors for IT success.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
The program is designed for anyone who has responsibility for managing an IT support organization or who is being positioned to manage such an organization.
– All levels of IT management experience plus future IT managers (CIO, CTO, Head of IT, IT Managers etc.).
WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND
- Studies suggest over 50% of IT organizations are out of sync with their company. Unfortunately, IT managers who are out of sync usually do not realize it.
- Most IT organizations lack credibility with their business client. Do you know why and can you fix it?
- Your IT Organization is probably viewed as reactive. Learn how to become proactive and experience positive differences.
- There is a simple reason IT managers struggle to communicate with senior managers. Learn what it is and they will take notice and want to listen to you.
- Budgets and strategies should be simple and quick to build; they are when you know how and have practical tools to help.
- IT employees can be challenging to manage. Learn what makes IT people “tick” and how to motivate and focus them to build a world class IT support team.
GIVEAWAYS
One delegate will win a brand spanking new Apple TV in a business card raffle! Register below and don’t forget to bring those cards.
PROGRAM OUTLINE
Topics at this intensive 2-day workshop will include:
- key traits of a successful IT manager
- IT Assessment
- Developing an IT strategy that gets exco’s buy-in
- IT Staff Motivation & Development
- Learn to develop and implement simple IT policies that work
- Building a formidable team
- IT Budgeting
- Technology Cost Saving Strategies
REGISTRATION
Your Investment: R7,500.00 per participant
Early-Bird Fee: R6,450.00 (Valid until 21 November 2016)
Registration fee includes: Facilitators’ fees, Reference/Training manuals, USB of course content, Meals & Refreshments, Training sessions on DVD, course hand-outs, Group Photos, Give Aways.
CONTACT / BOOKING:
For bookings, email Ivy (ivy@itnewsafrica.com)
Alternatively, fill in the form below to reserve your slot.
