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Artículo que presenta interesantes consejos para SysAdmins que se convierten en IT Managers, Se destacan lo siguientes puntos:

Do not say yes and amen to every task that is handed to you. Try to understand what the overall objective is and put yourself in the shoes of the manager. Negotiate a win-win situation with your manager where you think he/she is unrealistic in their expectations.

Don’t just say yes and carry a grudge in your heart while doing something you have concerns about. Speak up, and let people hear your side. Respectfully of cause. The person working on a task understands the complexities often much better than the manager handing out the task, and your contributions could prove valuable.

Have respect for yourself and your own time. It is necessary in order to help other people to have that respect for you. Employees often don’t do that for fear that they will be put down, but fear and insecurities shows. You need to overcome them before people will take you serious, and you need to do that one step at a time.

When you voice your opinion on a matter, don’t do it soft and hesitant. Force yourself at that moment to speak extra loud and project a body language of confidence. If they see you believe in your idea, they may also.

Don’t take it personal if people don’t accept your input. Your input is not you, it was just a thought that you shared. It may very well be their loss for not listening to you, but don’t blame them. Allow yourself to grow and allow them also to grow.

Don’t base your decisions and choices in life on fear. Dare to believe, and it will show in how you project yourself.

Think of ways to add additional value to the organization, as if you were a consultant. Don’t just do what is expected; look at the bigger picture of how maximum return on investment could be obtained and offer something more. That doesn’t mean that you have to work harder. Sometimes one just needs to work smarter. Ironically it is often the person that allows himself enough time to relax also, that comes up with that extra creative solution.

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