Re:Ask HN: What should I ask the VP of my company?
by cratermoon on Tuesday September 12, 2023 @09:29PM
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What sources of revenue are most profitable for the company? How does IT contribute to that?
What books or periodicals should I read to understand more about the company's industry, domain, and history?
What areas of IT are the biggest pain points for the company, in terms of either revenue or expertises?
How is the success of IT measured and rewarded at the senior executive level?
Most companies produce a great deal of information about operations and status, but it can be heard to know which kinds and sources are the most valuable for knowing the real state of the company. Ask how the VP keeps up to date with the most important company directions.
What books or periodicals should I read to understand more about the company's industry, domain, and history?
What areas of IT are the biggest pain points for the company, in terms of either revenue or expertises?
How is the success of IT measured and rewarded at the senior executive level?
Most companies produce a great deal of information about operations and status, but it can be heard to know which kinds and sources are the most valuable for knowing the real state of the company. Ask how the VP keeps up to date with the most important company directions.