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10. Vendor = 3I think we’re average in some areas with a few weaknesses and strengths.
In addition to going for my CITAM certification next, I hold a number of designations and certifications in risk management, IT/DR & BC, and emergency/crisis management so my ongoing training / education to meet qualifications for recertification is necessary. to do this i participate in webinars, attend conferences, continue to take classes/course/obtain certifications, and volunteer on different committees. I also subscribe to magazines and sites for latest information and discussions.
Standards align in integrity and documentation, following best practices such as ITIL, NIST, OSFI, SOX, ISO 22301, etc. As such program requirements follow a lot of these guidelines. Technical Team is typically responsible for ITAM but our business functions are now getting involved.
Planning / Governance – help direct annual outlook of the program and target initiatives to support the KPAs.
Planning or Governance – When creating a program identifying the governance structure and planning for the annual outlook of the ITAM program would be beneficial.
I’m not aware of last audits but I know we have them performed both internally and externally across different departments. Historically, I’ve managed audits to obtain and maintain different certifications. The scheduling and payment process, to preparation and reviewing content with internal departments and stakeholders, notification of employees, and collecting / organizing evidence, managing the onsite auditor and blocking several days to support complete the audits.
I’m not currently part of the IT Asset Management Team but my company issued laptops and mobile device equipment do have a tagging system using barcodes to help identify the asset, age, etc.
I only see financial results during quarterly and annual townhalls. I’m not responsible for budgets or managing finances. I create resource work breakdown structures and submit for review before they’re used for price quoting.
Some recent Management Trends witnessed/experienced include:
1) Supply Chain Management and Disruption – how many alternatives / vendors / suppliers is enough – how are they being sourced – local, national, international, global – and the impacts of new Tariffs.
2) Onboarding of new team members and creating / building/ maintaining relationships with not only different generations but employees who no longer work from home.
3) Defining successful work requirements – social media and distractions impact the productivity of individuals when they’re not in a controlled/monitored environment – and setting accountability for persons on a team when the appropriate SME may not be available.
4) AI – ChatGPT, Co-Pilot, etc. – developing reports and presentations in school and in work environments.
