Advisory Council
Share, learn, and collaborate
Peer to peer collaboration for business professionals who manage their internal telecom, mobility, and cloud / IT management environments. Our members are responsible for:
- Innovation
- Strategy
- Operations
- Finance
- Vendor Management
Why join
Technology management excellence starts with the people
The Advisory Council facilitates engagement to drive new opportunities for all.
Members collaborate on topics related to their jobs – what works, what doesn’t, and why. This collaboration helps members grow and succeed, and it informs AOTMP about training and certification topics to develop that will take personal success to the next level.
- Newsletters with content created from peer experiences and insights
- Live, online meetings with panels, presentations, and roundtable discussions covering topics you request
- Exclusive no-vendor group with active participation
- Leverage the member community – connect to talk about interests, solve problems, seek job advice, identify new career opportunities, etc.
- Recognized as an exclusive Advisory Council member with your picture on the Advisory Council web page
Collaborate
Tap into the collective expertise of other members
- Participate in live online meetings with your peers
- Share your accomplishments (projects, implementations, migrations, etc.)
- Share a success story or case study
- Participate in panel discussions
- Contribute perspectives in monthly member polls
- Be a subject matter expert for training and certification content
- Mentor others on skills and topics you have mastered
- Seek opinions from other members
- Advance your career experiences
Upcoming meetings
Join us online on the 2nd Wednesday of each month
Member Presentation
Our Zero Trust Journey: Evan R. Marks, Director – Solution Architecture and Consulting, RTX Infrastructure, Enterprise Services, will share highlights of his strategic approach to reinforcing security by ensuring that data remains protected and access is consistently controlled by user and/or device regardless of network location. This journey emphasizes the importance of evolving our security posture to meet the demands of modern cyber threats.
Balancing Innovation with Operational Efficiency
- How do you foster a culture of innovation while maintaining operational efficiency?
- What processes or frameworks help balance innovation with day-to-day operations?
- How do you measure the impact of innovation on operational efficiency?
- What role does leadership play in achieving this balance within your organization?
- How do you handle risks associated with pursuing innovative projects?
Digital Transformation
- What does digital transformation mean for your organization, and how do you define its success?
- How do you prioritize digital initiatives amidst competing business demands?
- What role does company culture play in successful digital transformation?
- How do you manage resistance to change during digital transformation efforts?
- What technologies have been most impactful in your digital transformation journey?
Cloud Computing & Migration
- What factors influence your decision to move specific workloads to the cloud?
- How do you ensure data security and compliance during cloud migration?
- What challenges have you encountered in cloud migration, and how did you address them?
- How do you manage costs associated with cloud computing effectively?
- What strategies do you use to optimize cloud performance and scalability?
Building a Business Case for Technology Change
- What key elements should be included in a compelling business case for technology change?
- How do you align technology change proposals with business objectives and priorities?
- What role does ROI analysis play in building a business case for technology change?
- How can stakeholder engagement be effectively managed during this process?
- What challenges have you faced when building a business case, and how did you overcome them?
Measuring the Value of Day-to-Day Technology Management Operations
- What metrics are most effective in measuring the value of technology management operations to the business?
- How can technology management demonstrate its contribution to overall business success beyond traditional metrics like uptime or cost savings?
- How do you effectively communicate technology management value to non-technical stakeholders?
- How can technology management operations be aligned more closely with strategic business goals?
- What challenges exist when measuring intangible aspects such as customer satisfaction or employee productivity related to telecom, mobile, cloud, and IT services?
Keeping Overworked Staff Motivated
- What strategies have been successful in preventing burnout among telecom, mobile, cloud, and IT management staff?
- How do you recognize and reward hard work and dedication within your team?
- What role does work-life balance play in maintaining staff motivation, and how is it supported?
- How can technology help alleviate workload pressures on technology management staff?
- How do you create a supportive work environment that fosters motivation?
Agenda coming soon.
Recent discussion topics
- Member Success Story: Empowering Employees To Do Their Best Work
- Taxes, Surcharges & Fees
- Mobile Management Trends
- Landline Obsolescence
- Member Success Story: Eliminating Landlines
- Member Success Story: Driving Peak Efficiency
- Cost Optimization Priorities & Best Practices
- AI Adoption Trends
- SaaS Governance Best Practices
- Account & Relationship Management Best Practices
- Deployment & Implementation Best Practices
- Sourcing & Procurement Challenges & Opportunities
- Ideal Learning Experiences
- Fostering a Culture of Learning
- Professional Development Insights
Welcome to our latest members!
Application process
There is no cost for professionals directing, managing, or actively participating in the technology management activities of their employer and who are active participants in the Council.
Activities may include but are not limited to IT Souring & Procurement, Expense Management, IT Finance, Help Desk, Network Management, Security, AI, and Mobility Management.
No vendor personnel will be approved.
Please have a headshot ready when you apply.
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Fill out the application and attach your headshot. You will hear back from us via email in 1 to 3 business days with a conditional approval.
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If conditionally approved, you will receive a link to schedule a 15 to 30 minute call with one or two AOTMP® representatives. The call will be to answer any questions and clearly understand how you can best contribute to the Council. At the end of the call, you will receive the final decision on your application.
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Step 3
Upon approval you will receive your welcome letter in 1 to 3 business days with your member badge. Your name, title and company name will be posted on the Advisory Council web page within 1 to 3 business days.