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Anna Murray of emedia llc brings a real-world view to life in the trenches of technology. Often with a dash of humor, Murray's suggestions can help tech work better inside your organization. She is the author of The Complete Software Project Manager: Mastering Technology From Planning To Launch And Beyond.

Do you feel like your bank remains a few pages behind the class? Maybe that's not so bad. Anna Murray, the "Tech Sherpa," regularly presents real-world suggestions on how to solve technology conundrums.

Looking at women in tech

Written by Anna Murray | 04/30/2018 - 12:59 |

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Q. “How many women does it take to put on a tech conference?” A. “That’s not the point”

Do you feel like your bank remains a few pages behind the class? Maybe that's not so bad. Anna Murray, the "Tech Sherpa," regularly presents real-world suggestions on how to solve technology conundrums.

5 rules for picking a good tech vendor

Written by Anna Murray | 02/22/2018 - 22:12 |

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Rule #1: Get real

Do you feel like your bank remains a few pages behind the class? Maybe that's not so bad. Anna Murray, the "Tech Sherpa," regularly presents real-world suggestions on how to solve technology conundrums.

The 2018 tech resolution you haven’t made

Written by Anna Murray | 01/17/2018 - 17:31 |

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Will you run tech on hype or strategy?

Inside or outside? The choice isn't always about tech "philosophy" or money. Anna Murray, the "Tech Sherpa," regularly presents real-world suggestions on how to solve technology conundrums.

In-sourcing vs. outsourcing tech roles

Written by Anna Murray | 11/10/2017 - 16:40 |

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Is your tech staff “steady state” or “project type”?

How buzzwords put us at risk

How buzzwords put us at risk

Written by Anna Murray | 10/05/2017 - 01:12 |

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Popular terms for complicated tech can cloud key issues

The Project Manager position has become a critical one for software implementation. However, the discipline often gets confused with other specialties. Our "Tech Sherpa" Anna Murray will guide you to the right destination.

What is a “Project Manager” (really)?

Written by Anna Murray | 07/10/2017 - 15:53 |

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Does anyone involved in software in your bank even know?

Do you have a tech project headed for disaster? Anna Murray, the "Tech Sherpa," regularly presents real-world suggestions on how to solve technology conundrums.

5 ways not to save failing tech projects

Written by Anna Murray | 05/11/2017 - 12:56 |

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Here are “don’ts” to know before the rescue begins

What do cardiac surgery and "complex" IT tasks have in common? Unlike "simple" and "complicated" tasks, complex tasks can lead to real failure.

Complexity (and risk) hides in tech projects

Written by Anna Murray | 05/03/2017 - 00:43 |

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Learn how to spot IT “complexity”—and why you must

Ikea instructions typically lack words, relying on pictures instead. Is this you with an Ikea kit?

Lessons from Ikea about IT project management

Written by Anna Murray | 04/05/2017 - 18:06 |

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Furniture assembly and technology bear more than passing similarity

New blog! Anna Murray of emedia llc brings a real-world view to life in the trenches of technology. Often with a dash of humor, Murray’s suggestions can help tech work better inside your organization. She is the author of The Complete Software Project Manager: Mastering Technology From Planning To Launch And Beyond.

Snowstorms’ lessons about IT project strategy

Written by Anna Murray | 02/23/2017 - 13:51 |

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Sometimes just “shoveling snow” makes best solution

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