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Boiling the IT Frog: How to Make Your Business Information Technology Wildly Successful Without Having to Learn Anything Technical

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Working as a support agent for a good number of years you start to pick things. This book points out a lot of the obvious, but goes on to explain why it is the way it is. I have and would recommend this book to anyone who is looking to progress their IT department or have a problem with their IT department. The book talks from high level, so if your looking for a technical manual this isn't your book. Great graduation present for any computer/management major.

I was searching for resources that would help explain technology concepts in a straight-forward and uncomplicated manner to my non-technical peers when I came across "Boiling the IT Frog". After reading the book, I decided to purchase additional copies to share. Mr. Thrasher has done a very nice job at not only explaining key aspects of technology he has also provided solid insights regarding the individuals who have chosen technology as a profession - very helpful for those folks who just don't get technology and technical people.

This book also provides some good insights for the technical staff - helping them understand what it means to be a "wizard" and why that's not necessarily a good thing. The book provides good lessons for the business - the total business.

Great Reading! Should be read by all IT professionals, Business users and management. If only we come to realization - IT is for solving business problems, not IT for the sake of IT, we would be in great shape today.. But I think, this book is a step forward in that direction.

For far too long what goes on in the IT world is akin to the famed "Black Box" syndrome - nobody knows what they do but they must be important because we cannot live without them. Thrasher's book demystifies the IT function, organization and the IT world. We discover what these people actually do, how to communicate with them and most importantly, how to lead and manange them. The idea that you don't have to be an IT "wizard" to manage the IT function is revolutionary. The book is a must read for anyone who deals with IT people; is responsible for making decisions on IT software and hardware purchases; or just wants to find out what really goes on in this until now realm of Harry Potter-like wizards. Highly recommended business book and vitally important as the technological world grows.

Whether you are new to IT management or a season veteran you will gain a alot of knowledge from this book. I recommend it to all my colleagues as well as my direct reports so that they can gain a better understanding of how to maximize IT to partner with the business