IT asset management can do wonders for your company. It can improve security, expedite digital transformation, and accurately forecast IT budgets. As IT asset management adapts to the convergence of hardware and software, vendors are increasingly offering ITAM practices with partners who prioritize vendor revenue over end users. It’s important to keep in mind that […] Read More
A Reflection on 2018: Growing the Company with Core Values and Community
A Reflection on 2018 – Growing the Company with Core Values and Community 2018 has been a fantastic year for the team at RAY ALLEN. Establishing a presence on all major continents has allowed us to expand into new markets and welcome new team members across the globe. As our organization expands, it presents an […] Read More
Inspiring the Team: Train, Trust and Thanks
Inspiring leaders have a variety of styles, whether they’re Steve Jobs or Anna Wintour. It doesn’t matter what industry you’re in or what your company does – inspiring leaders share the same common threads. As Peter Handal, CEO of Dale Carnegie Training, puts it: “Our research indicates that what really matters is that leaders are […] Read More
How to Lead Effectively in Times of Change
“Adapt or die” say the rules of evolution, and what brilliant rules they are. You only need to take a glimpse at companies such as Blockbuster to see what happens when companies refuse to change and evolve with the times – they become irrelevant and die. However, changing your company requires a leader who can […] Read More
Bringing the Spark into IT
Bringing the spark into IT can be difficult at the best of times. Although your employees may like their jobs, being stuck behind a desk for hours a day doesn’t exactly tend to excite people in the way you would like. At the core of it all, your employees need to feel engaged, interested and […] Read More
Giving Feedback to Your Employees: A Guide for CEOs and Managers
Although being the CEO or manager of a company/department can seem like a glamorous high-flying job, there are certain aspects of these positions that no one wants to carry out. One such aspect is giving feedback to employees, especially if it might not be the glowing review they’re hoping for. Nonetheless, feedback is part of […] Read More
How to Make the Most of the Summer Season
Summer is a busy time for most people. Families take time off from school and long weekends at the beach. For businesses like real estate or construction, summer can be hectic. It is difficult to execute new business projects during this period because most critical people are usually on vacation. Summer slowdown is mostly an […] Read More
Here’s How You Can Get and Keep the Best Talent
No matter how you choose to manage your company, the operation and success of it comes down to one thing: signature people completing exceptional work. While there are a ton of well-qualified and talented individuals looking for jobs in several different sectors, it can be rather tough to attract them to your company and keep […] Read More
Build Your Knowledge of the Digital Future by Attending Cisco Live in Florida
Now more than ever, it is important for businesses and people in general to stay educated on technology and the digital future. It is becoming more and more apparent that technology is the best way to connect with customers and people across the world. Cisco and their partners create cutting edge technology to help you […] Read More
Focusing on the Team
As an executive leader, you’ve probably set several people in leadership roles to help better-structure your company. A lot of good can come out of leadership, but it can also come with a mountain of problems. In this post, you will learn why you should focus on the team instead of leadership and you will […] Read More