Change is now the only constant in most corporate IT shops. Not only do today’s technology leaders make systems-related decisions that affect thousands of users, but they also must react quickly to market shifts and hustle to appease zealous CEOs bent on getting ahead in fast-paced industries.
High on the stress list are mergers and acquisitions. When organizations blend, some IT staffers work overtime to absorb and accommodate entire organizations, while other technology workers strive to adjust quickly to the foreign ways of new parent companies.
Growth without acquisition is painful as well. Many business development departments now regularly demand new technologies to help move companies forward.
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