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How long does an employee typically stay within your team?

< 1 year

1-3 years

4-5 years

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Have you observed an increase in instances where managers decline promotions or choose to accept lower pay and titles to avoid team management responsibilities?  I currently support a team of 50 employees, I've encountered four cases of this phenomenon in the team. Through discussions with peers in both the industry and government contact, I've found that others are facing challenges in attracting talent to embrace higher-level roles in technology management. I'd love to hear your perspective on this matter as well. Have you encountered similar trends?

Yes - I am seeing more opt for less personnel management responsibilities.

Nope - Members are eager to rise and stretch into wider responsibilities.

Maybe - Have not seen or seen this in my works.

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Let's talk about keeping internal politics out of IT decisions. What practical steps have you taken to make your decision-making process really clear and transparent?

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When you need to turn down an IT request from stakeholders – can you share any particular phrasing, timing, or context-setting methods that have helped stakeholders understand and accept your decision while maintaining their trust and collaboration?

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Brenda Fannin, Director of IT at PRESIDENT & FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE at PRESIDENT & FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE | Gartner Peer Community