Keeping Up to Speed

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Keeping Up to Speed
Glenda Mejia October 2, 2007 MGS3040-04 Dr.
Melworm
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Change in Technology is Relentless
Technology can no longer be stopped!

• If as Business Professionals we do not keep up
  with the fast pace
• of technology, we will not be able to survive in
  such a competitive market.
• The advantages of being knowledgeable in the
  technology field are
• You become more qualified for job opportunities.
• In the event that someone needs help at work, you
  can help and become a better team player.
• For most organizations technology has become a
  great benefit, since this has
• allowed them to go paperless. The majority of
  companies now communicate
• via email.
• Business Organizations should understand the
  importance of
• Networking
• Specifications of equipment
• Hardware and Software
• Development of Custom Programming

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I choose not bury my head in the sand.

• Technology independence gives us a competitive
  advantage throughout our careers. Having
  experience in this field allows us to have many
  advantages over those who choose to remain buried
  in the old age. There are many examples which
  benefit our career and personally life for
  instance
• Surfing the web
• Using new hi-tech gadgets such as digital
  cameras, I-pods, cell phones.
• Working with Microsoft products such as Power
  Point, Excel, Word
• Downloading music, software, pictures.

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How to jump on the tech conveyer belt

• I personally choose not to keep my head buried
  in the sand because I do not want to end up in
  the tech-trash. By this I mean that I want to
  keep up to speed with the new happenings in
  technology.
• I do not want to rely on other peoples
  expertise in order to get my job done. I want to
  have my own knowledge and ability to complete any
  task presented to me and tackle any challenge
  that may arise.
• We can accomplish becoming savvy in the
  technology area by
• Reading technology articles in magazines such as
  the wall street journal, CNET news and ZDNet.
• By taking seminars offered by your employer,
  attending technology conventions and by taking
  personal courses.
• Get involved in technology committees.
• Volunteer for any presentation that involve
  working with hi-tech software.
• Network and become friendly with the
  technophiles at your job or in school so you
  can gain more knowledge.

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What is my knowledge level in Technology?

• On a scale of 1-10, Id say my knowledge in
  technology is about an 8. I feel comfortable
  working with Microsoft Software, surfing the web,
  downloading, troubleshooting, and installing
  different programs. However, I still would like
  to possibly become certified in Microsoft, attend
  technology seminars and volunteer for different
  projects at work to further expand my experience.