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Jargon, data, power -- the first step to IT recovery is recognizing the monkey on your back
IT addiction no. 7: Delusions of grandeur
Technology has progressed at such an astounding rate that many believe anything is possible -- no trade-offs or sacrifices required.
Some IT people still believe any problem can be solved if you just throw enough resources against it, says Michael McKiernan, VP of business technology at Citrix. If they could just collect enough data and dump it into a massive business intelligence system, they'd emerge with a single source of truth for making decisions.
The cure: Get real. Develop an IT portfolio that balances risk and reward, and hedge your big bets. Don't swing for the fences every time unless you enjoy striking out. It's better to hit for singles and doubles to boost your enterprise batting average instead of going for personal glory.
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