1st Edition

Members, Methods, and Measures Unlocking the Secrets of IT Leadership

By Thomas E. Armstrong Copyright 2026
224 Pages 13 B/W Illustrations
by CRC Press

224 Pages 13 B/W Illustrations
by CRC Press

224 Pages 13 B/W Illustrations
by CRC Press

Stepping into an IT leadership role for the first time? Feeling overwhelmed by the transition from technical expert to people manager? You’re not alone. In Members, Methods, and Measures , Thomas E. Armstrong delivers the guide he wishes he had when he was thrust into management—without a roadmap, training, or support. Drawing on years of experience leading high-performing technology teams,... Read more

Introduction: The Awkward Silence

Part One: Members

Chapter 1 Brilliant at the Basics

Chapter 2 Feedback

Chapter 3 Recruiting and Hiring

Chapter 4 Onboarding

Chapter 5 Retention

Chapter 6 Managing Peers

Chapter 7 Managing Your Boss

Chapter 8 Managing Technical Talent

Part Two: Methods

Chapter 9 Project Management

Chapter 10 Change Management

Chapter 11 Risk and Security

Chapter 12 Emerging Technology

Part Three: Measures

Chapter 13 Measuring the Value of IT

Chapter 14 What Gets Measured

Chapter 15 Financial Measures

Chapter 16 Technical Measures

Chapter 17 Improving Measures

Epilogue - The Fourth M: Mastery

Back Matter

 

Biography

Thomas E. Armstrong is an IT executive specializing in business transformation, digital innovation, and enterprise architecture. With leadership roles spanning global firms like Deloitte, IBM, and PwC, he has helped top organizations streamline operations, enhance customer experiences, and drive strategic growth. Currently the Director of Strategy and Enterprise Architecture for the State of Connecticut, Tom also teaches IT at the graduate level. He holds degrees from Georgetown, Quinnipiac, and Fairfield University, along with certifications in cloud computing, IT service management, and enterprise architecture. When he’s not tackling complex IT challenges, Tom enjoys life in Connecticut with his golden retriever, Doug.