What 3 things do you need to get better at?

N2IT

I'm just curious to see what all the members feel they need to improve on.

For me it would be

High level

Thinking more big data - Learning the environment data roadmap more and more. This is first and foremost.
Excel - This is a killer I really need to improve my VBA skills tremendously. I'm a solid 6 - 7 on a scale 1 - 10 and I need to be more like a 7 or 8.
SQL - Powershell This is one 3a 3b

How about you?

webgeek

Programming (bash, ruby, pearl, and others)
Networking
SQL

These are the items I'll be working on this year! Can't wait!

dave330i

1. Get better at designing vCloud since I've got an exam in 4 weeks.
2. Get better at vCAC since I need to architect a design soon.
3. Get better at vSphere design since I plan on design defense in Aug.

lordy

Asking yourself "what can I do better?" is always a good move. With my new job I have set new (non-tech) priorities:

- Work on my presentation skills
- Work on my people skills (especially with new customers)
- Learn to work effectively (not efficiently!) in home-office

rscrt

1. time management
2. self-discipline
3. and time management again

everything else would be much easier then..

DevilWAH

Nothing. I am practical perfect in every way

Honestly I really don't know. its such a big field IT and my job means I am always having to pick up new skills. if I had to pick three they would be

Project management.
Continue developing my network skills
VoIP

but thankful I am not stagnant with any of these and my skills are developing nicely.

t3ch_guru

1. Mess with Linux more.
2. Time management (Need to find time to study more for certs)
3. Financial independence

I have more, but you only asked for three

darkerz

Project and Provisioning Management
Network Automation and Scripting
Speaking Skills

I am atrocious when I talk but sound competent (subjective) in written form. I've decided to say as little as possible to convey my message.

MiikeB

Networking, Storage and Virtualization. I can speak intelligently about all of these but need to get more advanced knowledge.

petedude

Me:

1. Virtualization
2. Storage
3. IT Governance

Qord

Time management and automation
Windows server administration
Leaving work at work

wes allen

1. Offsec(and all the tech that entails)
2. Linux (though that is really part of number 1)
3. Project Management.

Hypntick

1. Scripting, i've got a basic understanding of some of it, but could certainly improve.
2. Like others on this list, Linux. I don't do enough with it at work or at home, but it's a skill I think is valuable.
3. Salesmanship, not in the sense of "Buy this product or service", but being able to sell an idea to management. For example "I have X process we should implement, here is why", i'm not very good at being able to verbalize the value of things like that.

Edit: Damn fine question by the way, really got me thinking.

Iristheangel

My interests are in network so I'll just list off three things I'd like to improve on:
1) VoIP - Hate it and hate studying for it but the reality is that I should learn more
2) Wireless - I need to get my hands on WLCs and start practicing
3) Advanced firewall skills

Psoasman

Networking
Virtualization
PowerShell

biggene

Just starting a new job, I have a ton of stuff to learn, but I have already been told that the way to get noticed and move up the ladder quickly is documentation. My lead is working on putting together a new sharepoint site with an included knowledge base, so I want to help out with that. I also found out that we are migrating our entire 15,000 + user base to Windows 7 from XP, and working second shift I will more than likely have plenty of extra time to get involved in that, so labbing 7 deployment too.

1.Documentation
2.Sharepoint 2010
3.Windows 7 deployments

onesaint

Currently, i think the list is:

Python (more)
Advanced Puppet
RHEV/oVirt

ally_uk

Linux Administration + Setting Up Basic Services
Server 2012 I need to start using and learning the basics
Bash Scripting / Powershell / Perl

Since I am not a programmer or do not have the god like programmer mentality The last goal I will struggle with I have read basic guides on BASH scripting and most of it just goes over my head

For / while / if i'm like zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz speak english man!

yamaj615

1. Storage
2. Virtualization
3. Powershell

I am upgrading and standardizing our current Storage and Virtualization environments. I just performed an ESX and VM migration and though I was successful at doing such. I realize that there is so much more I need to learn in those respective worlds.

After reading fellow posts I see virtualization and storage are hot topics.

the_Grinch

1. Better people skills - I'm decent enough, but when fluster I lash out a little bit
2. Linux - Tired of the Windows world
3. Scripting (Python, Ruby)

QHalo

Nexus switching, advanced VMware troubleshooting, advanced NetApp troubleshooting

I'm a beast otherwise

jk

veritas_libertas

Business knowledge, Scripting skills, Microsoft server.

ccnxjr

-Communication: especially among peers.

-Follow through: I have several small projects on the back burner and just keep on adding more before completing the ones i've already started.

-Professional Development/Benchmarking: Working for a small company I touch many aspects of technology but at a high level , i need to get back on the cert trail.

chmod

-Time management
- I need to improve my SQL/Macros/Excel skills to improve my reporting skills.
-I still have some problems when comes to delegate certain tasks

TheNewITGuy

work/life balance