David Foote

In his first state of the union speech, U.S. President George W. Bush challenged Americans to consider some form of government service during their lifetimes.

An executive at a large professional services firm was recently bemoaning the state of his company. But it wasn't the economy or competition that was irritating him most.

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History is rich with examples of bright minds missing important trends that, in retrospect, appear almost ridiculously obvious.

History is rich with examples of bright minds missing important trends that, in retrospect, appear almost ridiculously obvious. Bill Gates, for one, misjudged the Internet's impact so badly in the first edition of his book The Road Ahead in 1995 that subsequent editions required substantial face-saving rewrites.

The only true way to enforce ethical behaviour norms is to select and hire the right people. With a focus on personal and professional ethics upfront, enforcement is much easier, and outcomes are more predictable.

There are plenty of trends and new developments that translate into bona fide opportunities for any IT worker mapping out a new near-term job strategy.

Given the gloomy job climate, you might think IT workers are getting hit hard in their paycheques. But the fact is that IT professionals are doing remarkably well.