Untangling IT: 25 Years of Lessons in Effective IT Leadership

By Robert S. Tipton

Life as an information technology (IT) leader, or as a business leader looking to find value through IT investment has never been more challenging. Untangling IT contains gold nuggets for anyone who... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• ISBN: 0972567402
• ISBN13: 9780972567404
• Release Date: May 2003
• Publisher: Diva's Publishing
• Length: 136 Pages
• Weight: 0.44 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Finally, a great book on Leadership for IT professionals

IT is an entirely different animal to which very little from the traditional business leadership books applies. Bob Tipton's "Untangling IT" is a fast read and is full of relevant examples of how to successfully bridge the worlds of business and technology. Whether you are in IT or your business success depends on sound technology(and the people who keep it running), I would strongly recommend this book!

A real gem

Don't let the size of the book fool you. Robert Tipton has packed a lot in a tiny package. This is the book that all IT professionals should read first, before they pick up a technical manual.With great skill and humor, Tipton shares his insights and observations of his extensive 25 year career as an IT professional. Tipton is short and sweet and dead-on in his conclusions: "Put the business requirements before the tech-head priorities," "IT leaders look for business value, not gee-whiz," "Real leadership involves fostering and nurturing leadership qualities in those around you."Whether you have been an IT leader for many years, or if you are just beginning your career, this book is an essential tool to the IT professional in the 21st century.

Finally, someone who actually understands the IT conundrum

What a rarity! Bob Tipton actually "gets" IT. Better yet, he knows exactly why it's so baffling to so many. With a unique communication style that's both enlightening and entertaining at the same time, Bob hooks his audience from the first to the last page. I read his book in a single sitting and was thrilled to find someone who could explain so many facets of an area that's so very complex.This book is a "must read" for those in IT as well as for those frustrated by the IT world. Bob shares wisdom beyond his years and leaves you wondering how long it will be until his next volume.Bravo Bob! The world deserves more of you.

A look into IT...

As an aspiring IT professional, Robert Tipton provides a sound foundation upon which to grow. Vivid examples along with real life situations make this experience a must!