Adrenaline Junkies and Template Zombies
A new book looks at the hidden, unacknowledged rules that control behavior in the workplace.

Laraine Rodgers
The serial CIO talks about understanding the value of thankless jobs, learning from mistakes and being the only woman in the room -- repeatedly.

Five lessons of a data center overhaul
Putting someone in charge of tracking the details, including order management and shipping, would have really saved some time, trouble and money for the University of Hawaii. Learn from its mistakes.

The Project's Over: Now What?
Paul Glen says how you manage the inevitable letdown after an intense, creative project determines whether you'll keep or lose your best people.

How to evaluate vendor performance
McDonald's supplier of the year award offers tips for getting the most from your technology vendors.

Art of cross-departmental persuasion becomes key
Managers say they increasingly must influence — rather than command — others in order to get their own jobs done. The trend is the result of leaner corporate hierarchies and the erosion of division walls.

How to Manage Brilliant People
Every IT manager wants a brilliant staff. The good news and bad news in IT is that you're likely to get one. Here are some tips on how to manage ultrasmart people.

Paul Major
Paul Major, Aspen Skiing Co.'s CIO, talks about mapping business processes to renew the spirit, making pizza in a pinch and schussing for the company.

Stunt IT
Flashy, well-hyped IT projects -- stunts -- can have practical results, Frank Hayes observes.

Viva Las Vegas!
MGM Mirage's $8 billion CityCenter -- the country's biggest private project ever -- rolled the dice on a little-known online project management system. So far, it looks like a winner.

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