​Few careers have experienced the rapidly changing dynamics of IT management. Today's IT managers are tasked with not only making the right choices but making them work in an increasingly complex work environment, with a new generation of employees.

These dynamics have led, in some cases, to "survival of the fittest", separating out those managers who have been unable or unwilling to adapt and respond.

We know this because we work with IT and telecom managers every day. We've heard their stories as we help them navigate through the challenges of advancing technologies, not to mention managing a new kind of workforce with very different needs from a generation ago.

Along the way, they've shared with us some of the mistakes they wish they hadn't made. We've listed the top 5 here with hopes you can keep from making them yourself:

​So, how do you measure up? Are you making some of these mistakes? If so, you're not alone! But now is the time to reach out to trusted colleagues and friends. Listen to your employees. Start opening doors to discussion. That's how you can get back on course. And feel free to contact us. Our veteran IT professionals know your world. We live it every day. Let us know your challenges. We can help.