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March 17–19 • Chicago, Illinois

A Place for Everyone: Understanding IT Culture Using S-Curves

Session Details

Tuesday, March 18, 2008
8:30 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.
Seville East/First Floor

Session Type: Track 1

Speaker(s)

  • Chris A. McCoy, Director of Engineering Computing, Iowa State University
  • Session convener: Melissa Woo, Director of Cyberinfrastructure/Director, Network & Operations Services, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Abstract

Culture clash between centralized and decentralized IT is common on campuses today. Understanding what motivates one team to pursue risky solutions and another to pursue reserved solutions helps us work together and appreciate our differences. Using S-curves, this presentation will illustrate why cultures are different among various campus populations.

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