IT Business Alignment: Jeffrey Strauss - Sr. Manager IT Operations Tinder

The time has come for IT to have not only a seat at the planning and operations table, but to shine into the incredible business partner our teams can be.  In this week's episode Jeffrey and I discuss how to get there, and what to do when you are stuck just outside the door.  It sounds a bit odd, but Jeffrey explains why every IT Department should have a mission statement and how to develop it. Most importantly, communicate. Talk to your colleagues at your company and see how you can help them. Being approachable and helpful will lead to greater things.  Enjoy and Subscribe!  Continue the conversation by Joining the tabGeeks slack community: no sponsors and no assholery allowed at tabGeeks.com/Slack or on twitter by following me @MrJNowlin and Jeffrey @Jestr Learn more about tabGeeks: The IT Support Conference at www.tabgeeks.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tabgeeks/message

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We’ve come a long way since computers took up the size of a room, and with every new advancement, from the smartwatch to the internet itself there have always been people who have loved tech more than anyone else. When answering the phone they skip the traditional ‘hello’ or ‘hi’, resorting instead to their mantra, ‘have you tried turning it off and on again?’ These people have gone by many names over the decades, but they are consistent in their calling. IT. They work in the shadows, diligently keeping operations from going dark. These everyday heroes..... are known as Heroes of IT