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10 low-cost, high-value Web 2.0 strategies

Innovation around Web 2.0 technologies continues to pick up steam as companies look for ways to cut spending and get more from the solutions they choose. Polly Traylor outlines some of the top cost-effective Web-oriented tools and strategies.This download is also available as an entry in our 10 Things blog....

Tags: Strategy, Web, Polly Schneider Traylor, Web 2.0, Channel Management, Internet, Marketing

Download resources 2009-07-30

10 ways to turn your mobile phone into an efficient business tool

Increasingly sophisticated smartphone capabilities are making it easier for road warriors to accomplish business tasks. Polly Traylor offers some tips on maximizing your mobile phone productivity.This download is also available as an entry in our 10 Things blog.

Tags: Phone, Mobile, Smart Phone, Cell Phone, Tool, Polly Schneider Traylor, Cellular Phones, Smart Phones, Handhelds, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Hardware

Download resources 2009-07-27

10 tips for doing layoffs the right way

Workforce reductions are often necessary to keep companies solvent during difficult times -- but mishandling the process can make an already bad situation even worse. Here are 10 things to keep in mind if you're gearing up for layoffs.This download is also available as an entry in our 10 Things...

Tags: Layoff, Workforce, Polly Schneider Traylor, Workforce Reduction, Workforce Management, Recruitment & Selection, Payroll Solutions, Human Resources

Download resources 2009-05-22

CIOs: Here are 10 ways you can support your CEO

To build a strong future with the company and gain an ally at the top, CIOs need to understand the challenges facing their CEO and find ways to offer value and support. Here are some strategies for helping your CEO -- and ultimately, yourself.This download is also available as an...

Tags: CIO, CEO, Polly Schneider Traylor, Blogging, Strategy, Internet, Management

Download resources 2009-04-27

10 best practices for business process measurement

Lean times often present opportunities for analyzing, fine-tuning, and improving business processes. In fact, the economic survival of some organizations may depend on such improvements. Here are some pointers to help you build a successful process measurement program.This download is also available as an entry in our 10 Things blog....

Tags: Business Process, Best Practice, Polly Schneider Traylor, Operational Planning, Business Operations

Download resources 2009-04-07

10 reasons to invest in new smartphones

Despite the tendency to curb spending during rough economic times, some tech purchases can actually pay off. See why smartphones may fall into this category.This download is also available as an entry in our 10 Things blog.

Tags: Smart Phone, Polly Schneider Traylor, Smart Phones, Cellular Phones, Handhelds, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Hardware

Download resources 2009-03-27

10 ways to be a good manager during a recession

  Guest post via TechRepublic's Polly Schneider Traylor. For more posts like this see the 10 Things blog. It’s clear that the current recession is not going to be a fleeting phenomenon. Managers need to learn how to lead under extraordinary marketplace pressures and...

Tags: Layoff, Recession, Staff, Polly Schneider Traylor, Workforce Management, Professional Development, Benefits, Human Resources, Career, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2009-03-19

10 ways to be a good manager during a recession

It's tough enough to be an effective manager when the economy is strong. But making the right decisions, keeping staff focused, and maintaining IT service levels may seem next to impossible when you're managing through an economic crisis. Here are some ideas for keeping yourself and your team afloat.This download...

Tags: Recession, Manager, Polly Schneider Traylor, Team Management, Blogging, Management, Internet

Download resources 2009-03-17

10 ways to manage your risk with Web applications

Web apps continue to grow in popularity, but companies have legitimate concerns about security and reliability. Here are some ways to address potential risks and make sure you choose the right vendor.This download is also available as an entry in our 10 Things blog.

Tags: Web Application, Polly Schneider Traylor, Cloud Computing

Download resources 2009-02-25

10 ways CIOs can keep their jobs -- and their sanity -- in 2009

Don't let the deepening recession kill your spirit. Here's how to get ahead and stay ahead in what's proving to be the most tenuous work environment in decades.This download is also available as an entry in our 10 Things blog.

Tags: Job, Spirit, Polly Schneider Traylor, Blogging, Recruitment & Selection, Internet, Human Resources, Workforce Management

Download resources 2009-02-12

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Five ways for a CIO to become invaluable to the CEO [video]

Today’s CEOs have to be transparent and accountable, while still creating and growing revenue. They also have to build customer loyalty, comply with regulations, please shareholders, and inspire employees amid layoffs and pay reductions. This episode of CIO Sanity Savers share a few ideas about how CIOs can best provide...

Tags: CIO, Video, CEO, Corporate Communications, Workforce Management, Marketing, Human Resources, Jason Hiner

Blog posts 2009-09-18

News to know: March Madness, Chrome beta, Sony-Google, Android

Larry Dignan: March Madness meets IT: We're guinea pigs Matthew Miller: Follow all the March Madness action on your mobile phone Garett Rogers: Google releases new beta version of Chrome Adrian Kingsley-Hughes: Google Chrome 2.0 Beta - Fast. Fast! FAST!!! ...

Tags: Apple iPhone, Sony Corp., Google Inc., Larry Dignan, Google Android, Sun Microsystems Inc., Dana Blankenhorn, Beta, Matthew Miller, Sam Diaz, Open Source

Blog posts 2009-03-20