Every CIO and tech leader has a dumb user story--a gem he likes to share at networking events and at lunch with colleagues. Sure, they're entertaining, but they can also be great fodder for learning without going through the pain. A collection of stupid user tricks is valuable for both the chuckles it produces and the valuable insight gained by those who suffered through the event. Find out how one tech leader's network backup plan looked great on paper but ran out of fuel and caused more issues than a natural disaster. Also, learn how one tech leader mapped out a strategy for keeping corporate executives from knocking out the company's network.

For more on user stories and lessons learned:
- read this article at InfoWorld