IT doesn’t have to be so complicated or scary, but it can seem like it if you don’t have any experience in this area. My goal is to make this subject easier to understand so that you can make better decisions for your organisation’s IT investments.
Here is where I share free resources to help you and your organisation – all IT in Plain English.
Is AI washing the new greenwashing?
Greenwashing refers to a company sharing misleading information to promote an environmentally responsible image. Are vendors now AI washing?
Is your IT an expense or an investment in your org?
It’s budget time again for most Not for Profits, and so a good time to ask an important question: Is your IT an expense or an investment?
Notes for NFPs from the Australian Cybersecurity Conference 2024
I just spent the last three days at the Australian Cybersecurity Conference in Canberra. I’ve taken a lot of notes. Here are some that are relevant for Not for Profit organisations.
5 Tips for a Non-Technical Manager in charge of IT
Are you a non-technical manager in charge of your IT function? I was also in this position about twenty years ago and it didn’t go well.
Your Not for Profit probably sucks at change management
Good change management costs money and takes up resources. However, the cost of not making this investment could be significantly higher.
My big pet peeve with software vendors
My pet peeve is when software vendors purposely use vague language because they don’t want to lose a potential client. Still, this does a complete disservice to Not for Profits, which are usually on tight budgets and don’t often have strategic IT expertise in-house.
Manual processes are killing your staff
Manual processes are killing your staff. However, it may not be as apparent to your Board, and you may need their support to fix them.
Beware: Some IT Vendors are not meeting the most basic cybersecurity requirements
In the last 12 months alone, I have interacted with multiple IT vendors that failed to meet the most basic cybersecurity requirement.
Why is reporting so hard for Not for Profits?
Tammy Ven Dange of Roundbox Consulting answers the question, “Why is reporting so hard for Not for Profits?”
Should your Not for Profit invest in Microsoft Copilot Pro now?
Tammy Ven Dange of Roundbox Consulting answers the question, “Should your Not for Profit invest in Microsoft Copilot Pro now?”