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IT Contract Review Checklist: Key Steps for Smart IT Leaders to Follow
When IT leaders review contracts, it’s not about reading the fine print — it’s about ensuring the agreement can actually be managed. Before sending anything to Legal, check the technical and operational details: SLAs with teeth, clear data and AI use rights, exit plans, and performance alignment. The goal? Partnerships you can measure, manage, and, if needed, exit with confidence.

Tina Marie Baugh
4 days ago3 min read
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Managing High Performers: Setting Performance Expectations in IT
Clear, tiered performance expectations keep IT teams fair, motivated, and growing — even for your top performers.

Tina Marie Baugh
Oct 204 min read
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Technology Leadership Skills: Practical Tips for New IT Leaders
Stepping into a tech leadership role can feel like catching a moving train — exciting, but overwhelming. Success is no longer about your output, it’s about enabling your team. From shifting your mindset to mastering delegation and communication, these practical techniques will help you lead with clarity, confidence, courage, and commitment. Ready to grow?

Tina Marie Baugh
Oct 144 min read
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Want the Next Promotion? Build an IT Leadership Reputation That Gets You Noticed
Your IT leadership reputation can drive—or block—your next promotion. Learn how to shape it with intention.

Tina Marie Baugh
Oct 63 min read
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How to Build an IT Roadmap When Your Vendors Aren’t Ready
Learn how IT leaders in regulated industries can build roadmaps that deliver business value—even when vendor roadmaps lag behind.

Tina Marie Baugh
Sep 196 min read
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The IT Leader’s Guide to Cybersecurity Basics and Emerging Trends
Cybersecurity is now a core IT leadership skill. Learn the essentials and trends every IT leader must understand to lead with confidence.

Tina Marie Baugh
Sep 74 min read
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Reducing Team Burnout: How IT Leaders Can Lead Through Change
Learn how IT leaders can reduce team stress and boost performance during periods of change with these practical leadership strategies.

Tina Marie Baugh
Oct 3, 20243 min read
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Stop Playing Hot Potato: The Benefits of Ticket Swarming for IT Teams
Discover how IT ticket swarming reduces delays, improves collaboration, and speeds up high-priority issue resolution.

Tina Marie Baugh
Sep 26, 20243 min read
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Leading Through Transparency: Pay Raise Conversations Unveiled
Unlock the art of pay raise talks in tech. Discover strategies for balancing expectations, empowering teams, and fostering growth.

Tina Marie Baugh
Mar 17, 20242 min read
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Navigating Work Demands: Effective Boundary Setting for IT Managers
Unlock the secret to work-life balance: Learn how tech leaders can set healthy boundaries in our latest blog. Reclaim your time now!

Tina Marie Baugh
Mar 11, 20242 min read
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The Art of Bouncing Back from Tech Fails: Utilizing After Action Reviews for Continuous Improvement
Transform tech fails into wins with After Action Reviews. Discover key strategies for effective IT problem-solving and team growth.

Tina Marie Baugh
Jan 24, 20242 min read
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Empowering IT Teams Through Growth Mindset Techniques
Discover key strategies to instill a growth mindset in IT teams for enhanced innovation and adaptability.

Tina Marie Baugh
Jan 14, 20242 min read
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A Year of Tech Triumphs: Personal and Professional Planning for IT Leaders
Discover how IT leaders can blend professional achievements and personal well-being for a successful year.

Tina Marie Baugh
Jan 7, 20242 min read
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Reflect, Plan, Succeed: Unveiling the Secrets to an Impactful Yearly Review
Discover simple steps for meaningful self-review in work and life, and unlock your potential this year!

Tina Marie Baugh
Jan 1, 20242 min read
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From Boring to Brilliant: Reinventing Team Meetings in Tech
Revamp your tech team meetings! Discover top strategies for efficiency and engagement.

Tina Marie Baugh
Dec 20, 20232 min read
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Embracing Diversity in IT: A Guide for Tech Leaders and Managers
Unlock IT success with diversity! Explore inclusive collaboration, mentorship, and continuous education for dynamic tech teams.

Tina Marie Baugh
Nov 26, 20232 min read
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Leading with Data: How Tech Professionals Can Showcase IT Value in Leadership Roles
Transform from tech expert to leader: Discover how to showcase your IT team's value with impactful reporting.

Tina Marie Baugh
Nov 12, 20233 min read
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Empowerment not Overwhelm: Unlocking the Secrets of Strategic Delegation
Discover the key to effective team management with our top strategies for successful delegation. Lead, empower, and succeed!

Tina Marie Baugh
Nov 5, 20232 min read
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Networking Redefined: How to Create Your Circle of Leaders
Discover the keys to professional growth: Build your Circle of Leaders for shared knowledge, diverse insights, and unwavering support.

Tina Marie Baugh
Oct 16, 20234 min read
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From Tech to Treasure: Deciphering Financial Lingo for IT Leaders
Unlock the secrets of IT budgeting: Dive into EBITDA, differentiate between budgets & forecasts, and navigate OPEX vs. CAPEX.

Tina Marie Baugh
Oct 4, 20233 min read
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