Posts by MacIsaac Consulting
Why Leadership, Strategic Thinking, and Communication Remain Vital for IT Project Managers
Introduction: In the fast-paced world of IT project management, where technology advancements like Artificial Intelligence (AI) are rapidly reshaping the landscape, certain core human skills have stood the test of time. The role of IT Project Managers has always relied on strong leadership, strategic thinking, and effective communication, and in this blog post, we will…
Read MoreSecure Your Organization’s Data and Resources: An Overview of Identity and Access Management (IAM) – Identification, Authentication and Authorization
Identity and Access Management, commonly referred to as IAM, is a critical aspect of modern-day security and is essential for any organization that wants to protect its digital assets. In simple terms, IAM is the practice of managing digital identities, including users, devices, and applications, and controlling their access to resources within an organization’s network.…
Read MoreWhy Letting Go of Control is Essential for Successful Program Management
Being a program manager is not for the faint of heart. Program managers are held accountable for the delivery of the programs they manage. They are the “face” of the program, providing status updates to leadership, and taking incoming fire when things don’t go well. If high pressure responsibility is not your thing, program management…
Read MoreData Strategy Must Be a Top Priority For Every Organization – Here Are 7 Key Steps
These days there is a lot of buzz about the importance of data, especially with emerging AI technologies. Yet, most companies have not developed a strategy to unlock the value of their data. The reason is because they don’t have an actionable data strategy plan. A data strategy is a dynamic process employed to support…
Read More6 Key Benefits Of Hiring an Agile IT Program Management Consultant
Agile IT program management consultants help organizations deliver IT programs while also helping adopt Agile practices. They have a deep understanding of Agile principles, practices, and frameworks such as Scrum, Kanban, and Lean. They emphasize an iterative approach to software development that prioritizes collaboration, flexibility, and continuous delivery of value to customers. Good Agile consultants…
Read MoreProject Management – Focus on Motivating People More Than Managing Tasks
The tendency for project managers is to focus all their attention on managing tasks. Ever attend a project meeting only to listen to a project manager read off a list of tasks, asking for the status of each one? Talk about lifeless and demotivating! Projects are made up of people, and people are complex social…
Read MoreThe Entire Agile IT Group at Capital One Was Let Go. Is Your IT Job Safe?
If you have been on LinkedIn lately, you noticed the Agile layoffs at Capital One. Approximately 1100 employees were let go from the Agile group within its technology department. The bank said in a statement that instead of having “distinct roles focused on agile delivery,” its existing engineering teams and product managers will “share accountability…
Read MoreIdentity Access Governance Benefits Your Business in 4 Ways
Identity and Access Management, or IAM, is a framework of policies and technologies within an organization that ensures the right people have access the right resources at the right time for the right reasons. IAM plays an important role in any organization’s security program. Today more than ever, organizations need to protect who has access…
Read MorePrivileged Access Management (PAM) – Why It Is Important
What is privileged access management (PAM)? Users with privileged access accounts can cause major damage to your organization. Privileged accounts have elevated access rights. These accounts could be used by humans or machines. Think of accounts like domain or local administrative accounts. Other types of privileged accounts may include accounts that have broad access to…
Read More3 Critical Skills Required for Epic Leadership in The Digital Age
Over the past decade the world propelled like a rocket ship into the digital age. Everything we do, from purchasing products and services, to working from home, we do through technology. Smartphones and devices have become extensions of our body. Data has become an asset for organizations, and an improved digital customer experience is one…
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