In episode 30, Nate and Mike ask the question "Why Intranet?" and then ask the question "Why not Intranet?" and then answer both. It is a riveting discussion on the almighty Intranet's past, present, and future. If you are an Intranet wizard, this episode is for you. If you have ptsd nightmares of Intranet management, be warned that this episode contains multiple references to the way it was. We also talk about hot dogs.

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Episode 29 is our first episode where we break away from reviewing the New IT Leader's Survival Guide (since we completed its review in episode 28) and switch to a topically focused podcast model where we will tackle concepts and questions that impact today and tomorrow's IT Leaders. We have a very in-depth list of episodes coming in the next few months, and, in some cases, we will be revisiting prior topics, such as Employee Experience, to bring new discussion points to light.

In tonight's episode, we discussed why we provide every user in our companies with the default rights to create documents with no other specific guardrails or proof of technology understanding to get these rights. It was only one generation ago that companies had clear delineation between who could create new documents and who could only review and comment on those documents. Why have we provided such freedom, and what are the risks and benefits of having or not having it? We did our best to scratch the surface of this topic, but we still have a ways to go.

We also covered some AI nonsense along with the usual banter.

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Welcome to Episode 28!! Mike Crispin and I take some time to discuss Training and Education in Years 2 and beyond. The discussion ranges from measuring the effectiveness of training to incorporating training and education into IT strategic goals. Without question, having a plan in place to address training and keeping the company up to speed on the latest technologies are both paramount to the optimal employee experience and the positive effectiveness of the deployment of new technologies.

We also take some time to discuss the latest in GenAI fear, LinkedIn's new games functionality, and tapeworms.

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Holy crap we made it to Episode 27. In this episode, Mike and I discuss how the relationship is going between the IT Leader and their trusty sidekick after Year 1 and, let's be honest, by the end of Year 1 you either hate them or love them but hopefully, either way, they are making huge contributions to the success of IT.

We also talk about the ongoing worldwide joke that is Generative AI, a bunch of crazy security news and the usual banter.

We are taking a two week break and will be back on June 26th with bells on!

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In Episode 26, Nate and Mike, along with returning special guest Kate Bosman, dive back into the realities of setting a positive employee experience and creating a data-rich employee lifecycle. We tackle the concepts of gathering human level data throughout the org and finding ways to use that data without disrupting the overall trust between IT and the organization. We also discuss the new Microsoft Spyware called Recall and enjoy some tasty apps at Paddys in Newton. All in all, good times for us and for our listeners!

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We are back again and are still pernicious AF. As tonight is the 25th episode, we start by looking at what happened in technology 25 years ago...the list is pretty astonishing. We also cover some AI stuff as usual and then dig right into Governance in Years 2 and 3 as a new IT Leader, emphasizing the remaining two of the five primary governance domains: Security, Risk, Compliance, and Data Management. Once again, Mike and I are live on Twitch, as with all future episodes, though we had to go remote tonight. Here is the 25th episode for you, our dear listeners. We hope you like it!

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Wow what a fucking doozy this episode is. Some might even go so far to say that it is pernicious AF. We cover some AI stuff as usual and then dig right into Governance in Years 2 and 3 as a new IT Leader with an emphasis on 3 of the 5 primary governance domains: Project Prioritization, Development, and Infrastructure. This, my friends, is a special event. Mike and I are coming live via Twitch from some restaurant in Burlington, Massachusetts which didn't mind our presence too much. Here it is, Episode 24, in all of its glory. Bask in the perniciousness of our Governance.

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For shits and giggles, I let Buzzsprout's GAI do the description for us this week. :-)

Discover the charm of IT land's peculiarities and the sharp wit of tech leadership as we embark on this episode's engaging narrative. We'll unravel the intricacies of integrating private large language models into enterprise ecosystems, and while grasping the strategic elements vital for business agility, we're also going to share a laugh over our quirky experiences, including tales from Waltham and the million-follower feline Sockington. Pull up a chair with us at the Painted Burro in Somerville Mass, and let's indulge in both the humorous and the profound dimensions of IT.

Strap in for an in-depth exploration of the dynamic AI platform landscape and its impact on your strategic business maneuvers. We'll dissect the importance of adaptability within the IT sphere, ensuring that you're not just keeping up but staying ahead of the curve. And when things get too serious, we lighten the mood with a twist, pondering over life's trivial annoyances and the odd chance of a zombie apocalypse disrupting our well-laid plans—because who says strategy can't be fun?

Wrapping up, we delve into the core of what makes a strong IT strategy: a blend of robust planning, flexibility, and the occasional spontaneous live streaming security hiccup. You'll walk away with a fresh perspective on balancing rigidity with the necessity to pivot, and an understanding of how to craft a 'Plan on a Page' that aligns with your company's trajectory. Join us for this insightful yet amusing journey through the maze of strategic planning, spiced up with the latest AI buzz and a side of light banter.

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