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Last updated on Feb 19, 2025
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You're juggling urgent IT fixes and future growth plans. How do you navigate this balancing act effectively?

In the tech arena, addressing urgent IT issues while planning for future expansion requires a deft touch. To navigate this challenge:

- Prioritize issues based on impact. Tackle problems that threaten your operations first.

- Schedule regular reviews to align IT fixes with growth objectives.

- Invest in scalable solutions to serve both immediate needs and long-term goals.

How do you maintain equilibrium between urgent IT fixes and strategic planning?

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You're juggling urgent IT fixes and future growth plans. How do you navigate this balancing act effectively?

In the tech arena, addressing urgent IT issues while planning for future expansion requires a deft touch. To navigate this challenge:

- Prioritize issues based on impact. Tackle problems that threaten your operations first.

- Schedule regular reviews to align IT fixes with growth objectives.

- Invest in scalable solutions to serve both immediate needs and long-term goals.

How do you maintain equilibrium between urgent IT fixes and strategic planning?

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    Kelvin Nobles

    Senior Application Administrator

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    I'd prioritize urgent fixes with a clear system, delegate if possible and schedule dedicated time for future plans. This ensures immediate issues are resolved without sacrificing long term goals.

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    Marvin Tamano

    Driving Digital Transformation, Operational Excellence & Data-Driven Solutions

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    When it comes to urgent fixes, not all of them are urgent. Prioritise those that are critical to ensure company trading isnt impacted and concentrate on fixing those first. Then deploy remaining fixes in line with upcoming product releases to allow for future growth strategies to continue.

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    Ganesh Ram Rajagopalan

    Program Manager - Capgemini

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    1. Prioritize urgent, high-impact issues first (e.g., downtime, security). 2. Separate teams—firefighters vs. innovators—and automate repetitive tasks. 3. Choose scalable solutions (cloud, modular tech) to fix now and support growth later. 4. Review often, track KPIs (like MTTR), and balance sprints (70% strategy, 30% urgent). 5. Monitor proactively to prevent fires and communicate trade-offs clearly. 6. Reward efficiency (e.g., automation) to reduce future emergencies.

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    Roberto Fernandes de Oliveira Filho

    Engenheiro de Software | Supervisor de Infraestrutura de TI | Gestor de Projetos | Arquiteto de redes

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    Analisar qual cenário atual! 1. Criar escala de criticidade. 2. Focar em problemas críticos e emergentes. 3. Traçar planos de longo prazo para soluções mais inteligentes 4. (Importantíssimo) Capacitação do time!

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    Christopher Schroer

    Geschäftsführer | Kreative Datenschutz- und IT-Sicherheitslösungen für KMUs | Dein Partner für Business Continuity

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    Ein effektives Gleichgewicht zwischen IT-Korrekturen und strategischer Planung erfordert einen strukturierten, vorausschauenden Ansatz: 1. Priorisierung: Kritische Probleme mit unmittelbarem Geschäftsrisiko zuerst lösen, strategische Maßnahmen parallel entwickeln. 2. Regelmäßige Überprüfung: IT-Fixes iterativ an langfristige Ziele anpassen. 3. Skalierbare Lösungen: Keine kurzfristigen Workarounds, sondern nachhaltige Architektur. 4. Automatisierung & Standardisierung: Prozesse stabilisieren, Ressourcen für Wachstum freisetzen. 5. Adaptive Planung: Agil bleiben, um Innovationen und Expansion nahtlos zu integrieren.

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    Gualberto Antonio Hernández Chacin

    | System Engineer | IT Infrastructure & Systems | Server Administration | Technical Support & Customer Services |

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    Balancing urgent IT fixes with future growth requires prioritization, communication, and flexibility. I resolve critical issues immediately, while breaking down long-term goals into manageable phases. Clear communication with stakeholders ensures alignment, and resource allocation helps maintain efficiency. I leverage automation to streamline tasks and stay adaptable to unexpected challenges. By staying organized and proactive, I ensure both immediate stability and long-term success.

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    Ahmed Eldbais

    Assistant IT Manager at Marriott International | Azure Administrator | Hospitality IT

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    Balancing urgent IT fixes with long-term growth is a constant challenge, but a strategic approach makes all the difference. Prioritize based on business impact—stability comes first. Align IT fixes with future objectives through regular reviews. Invest in scalable solutions to meet both immediate and long-term needs. Automate, delegate, and stay agile to ensure IT supports growth, not just maintenance. How do you manage this balancing act in your organization? 🚀 #ITStrategy #Growth #TechLeadership

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    Andrei Kremez

    Head of Design @ Solbeg | Design Leadership, Creative Vision

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    Balance IT fixes and growth: Prioritize – Fix urgent issues but plan ahead. Use a Process – Handle problems efficiently. Split Work – Focus on both fixes and growth. Automate – Prevent repeat issues. Communicate – Keep leaders updated.

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    Heidi Holmes

    Cyber Security and IT Leader | Expert in Building & Leading High-Performance Teams

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    You need to minimize urgent fixes by reducing technical debt and adding a consistent change strategy. You also need to keep ahead of obsolescence and patching. When you have consistency you can alocate time to set strategic goals.

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