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This is the sixth in a series of blog posts authored by members of the IT Manager Advisory Council . We've asked them to share their insights and opinions on topics they are passionate about related to hiring & managing employees, and maintaining skills on their teams. If you agree or disagree...

Being plugged in to the latest news, resources, and technology is very important. But an area that many IT managers may not be aware of is how the IT community can be an important benefit to their employees, teams, and companies. IT professional organizations and IT-focused user groups are an often-overlooked...

Earlier this year we asked the Career Factor cast to give us feedback on their journey so far and any advice they have for others following their paths. As their stories come to a close, we’re publishing their personal statements to help you get inspired to start your own journey. (Another great...

This is the fifth in a series of blog posts authored by members of the IT Manager Advisory Council . We've asked them to share their insights and opinions on topics they are passionate about related to hiring & managing employees, and maintaining skills on their teams. If you agree or disagree...

Do you currently manage, hire or recruit IT professionals or developers? Would you like to help influence Microsoft Certification efforts? Will you be attending TechEd North America in Atlanta May 16-19? If you answered YES to these questions, we’d like to invite you to participate...

Microsoft has developed a special series of webcasts to help managers of IT professionals and developers get the most out of training and certification opportunities and optimize team performance. Virtual Training - How to Ready your IT Staff Anywhere/Anytime through Remote Training Wednesday,...

This is the fourth in a series of blog posts authored by members of the IT Manager Advisory Council . We've asked them to share their insights and opinions on topics they are passionate about related to hiring & managing employees, and maintaining skills on their teams. If you agree or disagree...

If you work for a "use it or lose it" organization, you may be scrambling to make sure you spend every dollar by December 31. Here's a last minute suggestion: Invest in Microsoft Certified team for 2011. Purchase a Microsoft Certification exam voucher 10-pack now and you'll save...

Check out Remond Magazine's new article Certification Matters: Why IT Managers Should Care . The piece includes Michael Domingo's interview with Don Field (Sr. Director for Certification at MSL) as well as a Manager's perspective on certification by Greg Shields. Download and read the...

This is the second in a series of blog posts authored by members of the IT Manager Advisory Council . We've asked them to share their insights and opinions on topics they are passionate about related to hiring & managing employees, and maintaining skills on their teams. If you agree or disagree...

While we were at TechEd North America last June, more than 250 IT managers, IT professionals and developers stopped by our ShoutIT video booth to share their stories. Now we're sharing some of those stories with you. First up, Jeff Smith ... (Please visit the site to view this video)

Microsoft has developed a special series of webcasts to help managers of IT professionals and developers get the most out of training and certification opportunities and optimize team performance. What You Can Expect from Windows Server 2008 R2: The Top Line View Wednesday, September 22, 2010, 8:00...

Microsoft Certification can be a valuable hiring and management tool. But you may have some questions about which certifications to watch for, how to verify credentials, or even how the different Microsoft certifications (MCTS, MCITP, MCPD, Master, Architect) work together and build on each other. ...

One of the best things about a Learning Plan is that Microsoft has done the hard work of finding and organizing relevant resources for you. If you're one of those busy types, what could be better? This is a great Learning Plan to help IT managers, CIOs, IT generalists and other IT decision...

Over the past year, Microsoft Learning has been working with 27 fabulous managers of IT and Developer teams across Europe and North America as part of our IT Manager Advisory Council. The primary objective of this group is to provide input and feedback around key Microsoft Learning strategies and...

If you missed our latest Live Meeting for Managers, or if you want to watch again, you can now view the recording. "Exam Forensics and What Microsoft is Doing to Catch the Cheaters " Join this Live Meeting to hear what Microsoft and other organizations are doing to protect certification...

We had a fabulous response to our IT Manager research project from the Born to Learn community. Thank you all for your interest in participating. Important Note: If you applied to be a part of this project, please look for emails coming from either Microsoft-itcouncil@thinkintrepid.com or mike.eagan...

If you manage a team of IT Professionals or Developers, we've got a great opportunity for you to participate in a new research project. Intrepid Consultants is looking for your feedback on how technical training and certification play a role in Staffing, Training and Management at your organization...

Back in the Fall, we kicked off recruiting for one of our most important initiatives this year - the Microsoft Learning IT Manager Advisory Council. 15 fabulous managers of IT and Developer teams joined Microsoft Learning in Berlin in November for the IT Manager Advisory Council, Europe Summit - a day...