🚀 go-pugleaf

On Wed, 13 Dec 1995, Don Duncan <don@ASSEMBLY.AB.CA> wrote:
>  I have noticed that Edmonton and Calgary have a very high number of
>ISPs.

In Calgary, there are (still - despite all the mergers and downsizing)
many people who have their companies paying the shot.  But I'd bet the
number will reduce as more people find themselves in consultant shoes
unless CIPS gets certification and/or demonstartes the value of ISP.

>Does anyone have any ideas on the ISP designation? Where does
>it fit in ?  Who needs it and why ?

Right now, the ISP designation that distinguishes one IS person from
another of equal talent.  Our firm and I personally support ISP -- we
look to consultants and potential new hires with that designation.  So
I guess you could say it has a value.

>Is it marketable outside Canada ?

Can't say for sure... but if the certification thingy works there is
no reason it wouldn't be viewed like a CA or P.Eng (or is there?)

>Should it be a prerequisite for a job as say an MBA ? Any thoughts ?

An MBA as a job... hmmm.  Well, maybe some people make taking an MBA a
job but if you mean can it be part of the role that an MBA plays, they
in some instances (liike strategic or corporate planning) I see no
reason why not.

>

Tom
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