Q. Technology is advancing so rapidly it’s hard for me to keep up. How to you stay on top of what you need for yourself and your company?

A. I don’t try to do it all myself, and you shouldn’t, either. Technology has driven huge changes in the way most companies operate and you have to be receptive to that. Pay attention to what’s going on in your industry and how your competitors and suppliers are using technology. You can learn a lot just talking to people over breakfast or lunch at a civic or business club meeting. But once you know the trends, let your IT team—whether that’s on your staff or you use a consultant–handle the details. Let them know your technology decisions must be based on good business sense and they should be prepared to make recommendations backed up with evidence of why it will be good for the company.

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