Welcome To The IT Director
In these troubled economic times, you'll want to get the most from your team and from your expenditure on IT. Working under the banner of "TheITDirector.com" I can help you in a number of ways:
Interim Management - I am an experienced change manager who can work with your team to create tangible improvements, or help restructure your organisation to meet new business challenges.
Mentoring - management training can take your leaders only so far. I will mentor them, supporting them with regular visits, video calls or just by being available for a chat when needed
Project review and remediation - your team wants more money, more time, more business change with a wider project scope. You have a nagging doubt that just maybe you're not being given the whole picture needed to make a decision. I can review your project and give you a comprehensive written report, and take control of the project until it's back on track or until completion if you need
Interviewing training and services - it is often hard for non-IT managers to recruit senior IT staff or properly examine an offering from a consulting organisation. I sit as part of your recruiting or procurement teams to perform interviews and attend meetings, while supporting your current staff with knowledge transfer. I can also train your managers in non-formulaic interiew techniques that match your company culture and their personal style.
Solution and web site review - many IT solutions, on the surface, seem to meet a need. The stark reality is that they may not be compliant with your IT architecture, aren't future-proof or will be unable to support your business's strategy. I can review your solution in as little as a day, giving you a written report to use. View a sample report
Want more tips on how to reduct IT costs without affecting service? - read my article on my blog. I'd be interested to read your comments too!
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What do people say about me?
"It's been a pleasure and an inspiration working with you" - Strategy & Operations Director, telecomms
"You brought value to the business, as I am sure you will to others" - Group Vice President
"I have found him to be a true professional. He is amiable, to the point and and an expert in his field" - middleware consultant
"As well as his clear management skills - Ian is also a technologist and understands the fundamentals of networking/IT to a high level. It was a pleasure and learning experience to work with Ian" - Senior Manager, telecomms operations
"His key strength is his ability to clearly identify & understand not only the technology but how it can be correctly & effectively leveraged to deliver real business benefit. I would recommend Ian unreservedly" - Senior Director, leading software vendor
I am happy to pass on contact details for each of these comments on request.
Additional information:
Talk to me! Call Ian Finlay on +44 (0) 7714 835897 or email at ian.finlay@theitdirector.com.
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