Tools

Order the entire IT Manager ToolKit or individual tools from the selections below.

IT Manager ToolKit
Over 100 tools and templates. These tools really work as they were developed and used in my corporate IT manager and CIO roles over a 20-year career. Use them “as is” or customize for your personal preference.
$175.00 


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Purchase single tools and customize as needed
Each tool comes complete with instruction, customizable templates, and examples

IT Initiatives Portfolio
IT Initiatives Portfolio
One of the best tools to track and communicate your IT organization’s success rate is the IT Initiatives Portfolio. Tracks “On Time”, “Within Budget”, “Results Achieved”, and “Meets Client Needs”. Easily show your organization's track record in delivering projects successfully.
Price: $4.95
Operating Budget Templates
Operating Budget Templates
Budgeting is simple with a few practical tools. Use the templates I have used to create hundreds of IT operating budgets.
Price: $4.95
Capital Budget Templates
Capital Budget Templates
Budgeting for capital equipment is simple with a few practical tools. Monitoring your company's Capital Budget is a source of information that helps you anticipate IT support issues.
Price: $4.95
Career Planning Template
Career Planning Template
Your employees need and want guidance to help them with their career. Use this Career Planning Template to show options and develop a logical path with your employee.
Price: $4.95
CIO Job Description
CIO Job Description
Need a Chief Information Officer Job Description to begin your executive search? Start with this CIO Job Description and customize it to meet your specific needs.
Price: $4.95
IT Due Diligence Request List
IT Due Diligence Request List
The first step in due diligence is to obtain information that will help you in your on-site visit and interviews. I used this IT Due Diligence Request List to help me get started in over 40 company acquisitions. Also helps you get started quickly if you join a new company.
Price: $4.95
IT Due Diligence Discovery Templates
IT Due Diligence Discovery Templates
Collecting key information during your IT due diligence discovery is key. Use these templates to help you collect and organize your discovery.
Price: $4.95
IT Support Client Survey
IT Support Client Survey
Use this simple Client Survey to evaluate IT focus, responsiveness, and effectiveness in supporting your clients.
Price: $4.95
Cost Savings Initiative
Cost Savings Initiative
Cost savings opportunities exist in all companies and the IT organization offers real leverage. Use this tool to organize and track a focused cost savings initiative in your company.
Price: $4.95
Project Schedule Template
Project Schedule Template
A key in delivering a project on time is to build a visual project schedule you can use for productive weekly status meetings. This tool is simple and comes with instructions and a sample project schedule.
Price: $4.95
Moves Checklist and Equipment Needs
Moves Checklist and Equipment Needs
Getting ready to make a move? Start with this Move Checklist and Equipment Needs List to help you organize the move and ensure you do a thorough job.
Price: $4.95
New Employee Offer Letter
New Employee Offer Letter
Use this template to cover all the things you need to make a new employee offer.
Price: $4.95
New Employee Orientation and Checklist
New Employee Orientation and Checklist
Start new employees off on the right foot with a thorough orientation. Check off the entire list to ensure everything is completed for a good start and the employee has everything needed to be productive quickly.
Price: $4.95
Employee Termination Letter
Employee Termination Letter
It's unfortunate to have to terminate an employee. Cover your bases with an Employee Termination Letter and use the "Recover Items" list to complete the process.
Price: $4.95
IT Employee Performance Plans
IT Employee Performance Plans
Use a Performance Plan template to develop effective performance plans for your IT staff. Included are sample plans for a Programmer, Business Analyst, and Infrastructure Manager.
Price: $4.95
Client Rescue Guide
Client Rescue Guide
Turn a problem client into a good client by following a few basic steps in this Client Rescue Guide.
Price: $4.95
Cost of Downtime
Cost of Downtime
This tool can help you quantify the cost of downtime for any piece of equipment in your infrastructure. Excellent tool in helping you justify infrastructure projects.
Price: $4.95
Escalation procedure
Escalation procedure
Develop concise escalation procedures using a standard template to help your IT organization respond quickly. Included is a sample "Loss of Connectivity - Office Level" escalation procedure.
Price: $4.95
Fast Start For a New IT Manager Checklist
Fast Start For a New IT Manager Checklist
A new IT manager needs to get off to a fast start. Use this checklist to help you do just that.
Price: $4.95
Return on Investment (ROI) Tool
Return on Investment (ROI) Tool
Simple tool to help you calculate the Return on Investment (ROI) of a project initiative.
Price: $4.95
To Do Lists
To Do Lists
Accomplish more when you organize your "To Do's". Use these templates for yourself and teach your employees to use them too.
Price: $4.95
Annual IT Accomplishments
Annual IT Accomplishments
Share the positive results your IT organization accomplishes, , , otherwise no one knows about the good things you are getting done. Use this template to track those key achievements.
Price: $4.95
Software Vendor Evaluation Matrix
Software Vendor Evaluation Matrix
Comparing vendors to purchase a product or service? Use this Software Vendor Evaluation Matrix to see a side-by-side comparison to help you make an informed decision.
Price: $4.95
WAN (Wide Area Network) Circuit List
WAN (Wide Area Network) Circuit List
Maintain accurate data about your remote circuits or expect to lose money by paying for circuits that aren't in use. Use this template to organize and monitor your remote office telecom costs.
Price: $4.95
Prioritizing Tool
Prioritizing Tool
Use this case study to help you prioritize work, , , then see how I went through the same process in a real company situation.
Price: $4.95

 

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