My Courses

  • ITAM Program Structure

    ITAM Program Structure

    Do you have a centralized ITAM program, or take a more decentralized approach? What has worked well with the structuring of your program, and what maybe could have gone better? Let’s jump into some concepts around how we can structure our ITAM programs, as well as have a discussion around what is happening in our…

  • Enhancing Reverse Logistics and ITAD Maturity for Greater Security and Efficiency

    Enhancing Reverse Logistics and ITAD Maturity for Greater Security and Efficiency

    The recent ACE and CITAM courses highlighted the urgent need to improve organizations’ reverse logistics and ITAD processes, as current practices are often inefficient and decentralized.

  • Manage Projects Like A Pro: Gantt vs. Pert Chart

    Manage Projects Like A Pro: Gantt vs. Pert Chart

    In my latest CAMP Course, we were discussing Project Management best practices for staying on track and within the budget and I mentioned that Gantt and PERT Charts are great tools for scheduling projects and monitoring their success.

  • Showing Someone the Ropes in ITAM

    Showing Someone the Ropes in ITAM

    Starting new roles or projects can be daunting, but supportive colleagues make a difference. Build relationships and understand personal goals to tailor guidance and offer relevant resources. Supporting others fosters a collaborative environment, benefiting everyone.

  • Sage

    Sage

    IAITAM Provider Member Extending the life of every asset saves the planet (and your bottom line). Since 2014, Fortune 100 companies have entrusted Sage with the secure refurbishment or ethical recycling of hundreds of thousands of devices per year. By partnering with Sage, an eStewards Certified ITAD Provider, to reuse more and recycle less, IT departments can securely produce higher yields of like-new refurbished devices while also meeting corporate responsibilities to decrease carbon emissions. Our mission is to serve the following (and in this order): the planet, our customers, our colleagues, our communities, our suppliers, and our shareholders.Address 2795 Charter […]

  • Navigating Software Contractual Terms

    Navigating Software Contractual Terms

    A Software License Agreement is a contract between a vendor and a customer that outlines how software can and cannot be used. Below are some examples.

  • AI and Machine Learning: The Next Big Thing in ITAM?

    AI and Machine Learning: The Next Big Thing in ITAM?

    In the rapidly changing technological environment of today, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a hot topic in many industries.

  • Basel Amendment: New E-Waste Rules Disrupt IT Asset Management

    Basel Amendment: New E-Waste Rules Disrupt IT Asset Management

    The Basel Amendment’s e-waste regulations will force IT asset managers to rethink disposal strategies, as stricter export rules and compliance hurdles

  • The Importance of Tracking Usage

    The Importance of Tracking Usage

    Different perspectives mainly focused on the optimization of cost, specifically optimization of cost tied to the actual usage of software and licenses

  • Building Bridges, Collaborating and Discovering Assets to Identify

    Building Bridges, Collaborating and Discovering Assets to Identify

    It can be as simple as starting conversations with plant, mills and satellite office staffs by asking “What keeps you up at night?”