Goals are great, except when they’re not

	A strategy for strategy: Figuring out how to figure out what IT should do next | Mac, Chromebook gains soften PC industry decline
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	Goals are great, except when they're not You want your team to strive toward a common goal. Just make sure you've set a goal that makes sense for accomplishing what really matters. Read More   WHITE PAPER: IBM Human Capital Management This white paper addresses 10 major challenges that HR organizations face and describes how enterprise content management tools can increase efficiency, reduce costs and minimize risk. Read Now In this Issue A strategy for strategy: Figuring out how to figure out what IT should do next Mac, Chromebook gains soften PC industry decline Paul Glen: You can't wear the manager and developer hats at the same time INSIDER Bart Perkins: 6 wrong reasons for hiring consultants Court approves eBay settlement over no-hire agreement : RMG Networks Visualizing Gamification with Intelligent Digital Signage Over the past several years, many businesses have introduced game mechanics into their business practices in order to motivate performance and increase productivity. Learn More A strategy for strategy: Figuring out how to figure out what IT should do next Though nearly all modern enterprises are well managed, a sadly large proportion lack a real IT strategy. That equates to going nowhere with great efficiency. Read More   Mac, Chromebook gains soften PC industry decline While forecasts for PC shipments have brightened, much of the improvement is likely because Chromebooks and Macs will make up a larger part of this year's market. Read More   WHITE PAPER: Accountable Media Meeting the Exploding Demand for New IT Services Fueled by the explosion of mobility, the broad acceptance of cloud and tidal volumes of new data sources, the unprecedented demand for new and more efficient IT services is taxing IT managers to the limit. Learn More Paul Glen: You can't wear the manager and developer hats at the same time   The two roles demand entirely different mindsets and work styles. Read More     INSIDER Bart Perkins: 6 wrong reasons for hiring consultants Engaging consultants can be a good move, but not if you do it for the wrong reasons. (Insider; registration required) Read More   Court approves eBay settlement over no-hire agreement A court in California approved the settlement reached earlier this year between eBay and the U.S. Department of Justice over a deal between eBay and Intuit not to hire each other's employees. Read More
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