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James Pritz

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Chief Software Architect, The CEI Group

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James is a seasoned professional with over 18 years invested in Information Technology, specializing in software architecture using using Microsoft tools. James has enjoyed the last twelve years with The CEI Group - an industry leader in global automobile fleet management ...

James is a seasoned professional with over 18 years invested in Information Technology, specializing in software architecture using using Microsoft tools. James has enjoyed the last twelve years with The CEI Group - an industry leader in global automobile fleet management - designing and evolving their global claims management suite, which boasts a powerful workflow and business rule engine and serves call centers in the U.S., Czech Republic, Spain and Belgium. His solutions have been said to deliver "standardized customization", adapting effortlessly to new business requirements, while consistently yielding process efficiencies.

James is currently CEI's Chief Software Architect, ensuring the successful execution of CEI's business mission through technology and coordinating IT function with Company vision to deliver internationalized software solutions that are reliable and durable in an ever-evolving technology climate.

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July 22, 2011

James Pritz and 2 other people answered this question

How do you foster a healthy IT team environment? How do you keep your IT team happy?

Make them relevant. Every IT professional I have ever known just wants to know that their contributions are recognized and appreciated. Sugar that with an occasional Wow, and you'll have happy techies. Which reveals a surprisingly little know secret... stroke their ego, and they'll do ... more

Information Technology

July 21, 2011

James Pritz recommends this answer by Brian McCallion

How can ERP projects that finish on time and on budget still fail after going live?

I agree that up-front planning, effective project management, and an overall good process are essential--and these requirements are especially critical to successful deployments in the ERP space. Yet I think what has become clear from the responses to this question, is that while it's possible ... more

Information Technology

Enterprise Resource Planning

July 12, 2011

James Pritz and 6 other people answered this question

What skill set is hardest for a start up to recruit for?

Software development skills are extremely difficult to obtain.. if only because the hiring party generally has little technical knowledge from which to define requirements, or upon which to reliably assess the candidate's skill. Even with a clearly defined 'profile', I would say only 1 out ... more

Human Resources

July 12, 2011

James Pritz recommends this answer by Howard M. Pardue, PHD, SPHR

How do you measure IT talent?

A couple pragmatic suggestions: (1) Ensure the essential functions of the job description are correctly stated and and agreed to by the incumbent (2) Establish pre-determined what I refer to as great performance objectives containing measurable metrics(3) By all means refuse to provide the "Halo' ... more

Information Technology

Feb. 8, 2011

James Pritz recommends this answer by Paul Carney

Why, if it all, are young professionals considered to be "risky" by companies for new hires?

James - you are definitely right. It does take discipline, focus, hard work and dedication to build a brand. I try to help the younger workers understand that.
Employers may be the same, but they have to be aware that the rules have changed. In ... more

Human Resources

Dec. 21, 2010

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What should an employer expect from a technical recruiter?

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Technical Recruiting

Dec. 21, 2010

James Pritz recommends this answer by Mark Ellis

What are the 'standard features' that any talent management system should have?

Amazing, not one word about motivation, finding out what type of environment excites people and drives them to excel of their own volition.
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Human Resources

Talent Management

Talent Management Software

Dec. 20, 2010

James Pritz and 11 other people answered this question

Collaboration Best Practices: What are your 3 tips for using Microsoft Sharepoint in an Enterprise?

1. Hire a professional to help guide the initial installation and setup. They say that 'lack of adoption' is the greatest cause of failure implementing a content management system (CMS); the best way to avoid that is to ensure that your users experience an easy ... more

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Information Technology

Jan. 26, 2010

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Information Technology

Jan. 26, 2010

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Semantically Aware!

Information Technology

Oct. 18, 2009

James Pritz recommends this comment by Bil Moore

Are contact center performance management systems worth the money?

The reality of using workforce management applications is that if you don't use them, there's no value. Many people implement a system, look at the numbers, and then do nothing.
Conversely, if you use that data to make intelligent staffing and training decisions, the cost to ... more

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