The success of any IT team is dependent on having the right people who meet the team's needs and who can work together to accomplish the team's goals. The unique challenges of IT work in a higher education environment, such as evolving workloads, diverse user needs, and budgetary constraints often require novel solutions when trying to find the right people and build an effective team. In this presentation, we will explore the strategies we use at the University of Hawaii to build a resilient and adaptable IT team. We'll discuss our recruitment and selection processes, including leveraging student employment to identify and cultivate emerging talent. Furthermore, we'll share some of our training and development approaches designed to equip employees with the tools they need to succeed.
