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Monthly Archives: May 2011

The Shifting Scope of IT Consulting

Technology, as we all know, is a rapidly changing industry. Adjusting to changing conditions is part of the job as an IT consultancy. But it’s more than just utilizing new tools and the latest hardware – it’s about adjusting business practices to meet the needs of the client and the consultancy. This is something Eric [...]

Management v. Micro-Management

Do you recognize the line between management and micro-management? A key quality of a good project manager is learning when to be hands-on, and when to let the team do what they do best. This “line” is enigmatic, and depends on the project, the team members, and your own personality and management style.   Bright [...]

Press Release: Morton’s New Office

Morton Consulting has a long history of working with clients and consultants in the Northern Virginia, D.C., and Gaithersburg, Maryland areas. Their new office in Arlington will further enhance these business relationships, and will bring the Morton team’s expertise even closer to these businesses communities.

Mark at Henrico Business Leaders Panel

Mark and Morton Consulting sure are making the rounds these days! Yesterday Mark and several other professionals were featured in a panel discussion hosted by Henrico Business Leaders. The topic for the panel was the current state of the job market, and opportunities for job growth.

Learning From Amazon and Sony

If you’ve never encountered a major technical issue resulting in significant damage and/or downtime to your system, count yourself lucky and be forewarned. Let’s take a look at how these companies have responded to their issues.