Conduct an interview with an IT manger. Interviews can be done in person, via phone, or video conferencing. At the end of your interview assignment, include a link to the website of the individual or organization you interviewed. For your interview, ask questions that will help you learn the following information about the interviewee. Below are the list of questions. Sufficienty describe the key points you learned from the interview you conducted.

1. What is your job title?
2. How long have you been working in IT? How long have you been working as an IT manager?
3. What are the required skills and training needed to perform your role in your organization?
4. What are some of the significant differences between being a front-line IT professional and an IT manager?
5. To what extent do you communicate and collaborate with others both inside and outside of your organization? How important is communication and collaboration in order to deliver business performance excellence in your organization?
6. From your perspective, describe the significance of building relationships with your followers based on mutual trust and respect.
7. What specific characteristics do you like to see in your followers? Why do you value these characteristics the most?
8. Describe a typical "day in the life" for you at your job. What do you like most? What do you like least?
9. What are the most common issues you face on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis? Determine the cause of the issues and describe the strategies for effectively managing them.
10. What advice would you give an IT professional who was recently promoted to a management position?