http://communications09.iiwiki.edu.au/message/view/home Messages at iiwiki : communications09 tli.illawarra@det.nsw.edu.au (iiwiki) http://www.iiwiki.edu.au 60 http://www.iiwiki.edu.au/i/l.png http://communications09.iiwiki.edu.au/message/view/home 140 48 iiwiki http://communications09.iiwiki.edu.au/message/view/home/17873119 Ben_Hurry http://communications09.iiwiki.edu.au/message/view/home/17873119 http://communications09.iiwiki.edu.au/message/view/home/17873119 Tue, 08 Dec 2009 01:14:33 GMT Yup. Communication is so vital in managing an effective workforce.Arens managed to use effective communication and organisation to solve the problem http://communications09.iiwiki.edu.au/message/view/home/17872625 Ben_Hurry http://communications09.iiwiki.edu.au/message/view/home/17872625 http://communications09.iiwiki.edu.au/message/view/home/17872625 Tue, 08 Dec 2009 01:05:04 GMT -OHS<br /> -Budget<br /> -Underperformance<br /> -Understaffing http://communications09.iiwiki.edu.au/message/view/home/17741435 anitakotevska http://communications09.iiwiki.edu.au/message/view/home/17741435 http://communications09.iiwiki.edu.au/message/view/home/17741435 Fri, 04 Dec 2009 07:29:00 GMT Jill would need to organise equipment, supplies and people to make her project happen. Planning to organise the right time to find relevant resources. When I was working within a team, I checked to see that there was enough merchandise, and if there was not enough, then I would have went to the storeroom to get some more merchandise. http://communications09.iiwiki.edu.au/message/view/home/17741131 anitakotevska http://communications09.iiwiki.edu.au/message/view/home/17741131 http://communications09.iiwiki.edu.au/message/view/home/17741131 Fri, 04 Dec 2009 06:38:03 GMT Common problems at projects is other staff not willing to listen to what Aren has to say, all Arens staff cares about is their own opinion, they think what they say is right, and they do not want to change their view on situations. The staff have negative attitudes towards timeframe, they feel there is too much work to be done in limited time as other staff need to be somewhere else, it might be at an appointment or they don't like the project that they need to do. http://communications09.iiwiki.edu.au/message/view/home/17740949 anitakotevska http://communications09.iiwiki.edu.au/message/view/home/17740949 http://communications09.iiwiki.edu.au/message/view/home/17740949 Fri, 04 Dec 2009 06:26:48 GMT To initiate might be an issue. Trying to get others to agree or be satisfied with what other team members had to say. It is important for every team member to agree on time of when the project needs to be completed. Planning phase, organising phase and controlling, and close phase there needs to be some employee who would be good at been in charge and taking responsibility. The plan needs to be implemented and monitored properly. recruiting the right team, obtaining resources, monitoring and assessing the project, and managing risks. Aren might choose some employee who he thought he can rely on until some issue came up, turning late for the projects. http://communications09.iiwiki.edu.au/message/view/home/17740575 anitakotevska http://communications09.iiwiki.edu.au/message/view/home/17740575 http://communications09.iiwiki.edu.au/message/view/home/17740575 Fri, 04 Dec 2009 05:58:12 GMT I think meeting deadlines to when the project should be completed. Using an accurate timeline, finding the right time to discuss if there might be any issues that might occur. http://communications09.iiwiki.edu.au/message/view/home/17739887 anitakotevska http://communications09.iiwiki.edu.au/message/view/home/17739887 http://communications09.iiwiki.edu.au/message/view/home/17739887 Fri, 04 Dec 2009 05:13:20 GMT I thought these interesting websites are great to navigate social networking websites and interesting to view. <br /> Ning.com Is a good tool to navigate what is happening within peoples local areas, If the area of where the person lives has changed an example, there is a new shopping center that will be ready to open soon.<br /> Meetsee- It looks very interesting to view varies sections of this site, how people could chat, share files.<br /> Ustream - It is interesting to view different broadcasts, videos or up coming. http://communications09.iiwiki.edu.au/message/view/home/17739655 anitakotevska http://communications09.iiwiki.edu.au/message/view/home/17739655 http://communications09.iiwiki.edu.au/message/view/home/17739655 Fri, 04 Dec 2009 05:01:36 GMT when I visited these different types of social websites I found the differences between varies social networking websites are interesting to navigate sections. Ning.com is a good way of finding information about what interest people, an example to visit this new local shopping center. <br /> Meetsee social website looks very interesting to view different sections of this site, to find information about the room and how many people.<br /> Ustream, this section is interesting to view varies broadcast, videos or any up comings. http://communications09.iiwiki.edu.au/message/view/home/17734075 jessicasinclairmartin http://communications09.iiwiki.edu.au/message/view/home/17734075 http://communications09.iiwiki.edu.au/message/view/home/17734075 Fri, 04 Dec 2009 02:25:46 GMT All very usefull sites. Esspecially for conecting people who are geogrphically apart. <br /> Ning being a social network would work well with managing a project as it connects people together who have similar interests. It allows for group members to edit content so it could be a collaborative site.<br /> Network building lets you meet people who you wopuld not be able to meet in everyday life. It connects people and allows for relationships both personal and business to develop. It's who you know not what you know. Sites like Ning allow for people to network and build on their interests.<br /> Pros are that these sights allow for people to connect and work together from all walks of life. Cons are amll as long as you use them wisely. People may use these sights for personal gain or other reasons. Being wise these tools will only benefit the user. http://communications09.iiwiki.edu.au/message/view/home/17600755 JRegula http://communications09.iiwiki.edu.au/message/view/home/17600755 http://communications09.iiwiki.edu.au/message/view/home/17600755 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 23:59:46 GMT Hey, I'm Sam. The part i am most interested in is regarding to youth and creativity. I think it is essential for youth to have some form of creative outlet and i would like to explore different ways of doing this. - Sam http://communications09.iiwiki.edu.au/message/view/home/17600593 JRegula http://communications09.iiwiki.edu.au/message/view/home/17600593 http://communications09.iiwiki.edu.au/message/view/home/17600593 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 23:56:50 GMT - Sam ^^ http://communications09.iiwiki.edu.au/message/view/home/17600583 JRegula http://communications09.iiwiki.edu.au/message/view/home/17600583 http://communications09.iiwiki.edu.au/message/view/home/17600583 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 23:56:39 GMT Problems may include:<br /> - OH &amp; S issues<br /> - Miscommunication<br /> - Budget<br /> - Time management http://communications09.iiwiki.edu.au/message/view/home/17600365 JRegula http://communications09.iiwiki.edu.au/message/view/home/17600365 http://communications09.iiwiki.edu.au/message/view/home/17600365 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 23:53:06 GMT - Sam ^^ http://communications09.iiwiki.edu.au/message/view/home/17600283 JRegula http://communications09.iiwiki.edu.au/message/view/home/17600283 http://communications09.iiwiki.edu.au/message/view/home/17600283 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 23:51:59 GMT I agree with how Arens operates. He obviously understands the importance of communicating effectively with his staff and understands the skills that are essential to being a project manager. http://communications09.iiwiki.edu.au/message/view/home/17599823 nicoleabdilla http://communications09.iiwiki.edu.au/message/view/home/17599823 http://communications09.iiwiki.edu.au/message/view/home/17599823 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 23:45:40 GMT Some dilemas or issues could be:<br /> -unexpected delays<br /> -bad conditions for working (eg: weather, time of the day)<br /> -miscommunication<br /> -not meeting deadlines<br /> -lack of regular meetings<br /> -laziness<br /> -lack of nessisary team members<br /> -stress http://communications09.iiwiki.edu.au/message/view/home/17599529 nicoleabdilla http://communications09.iiwiki.edu.au/message/view/home/17599529 http://communications09.iiwiki.edu.au/message/view/home/17599529 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 23:41:31 GMT The main issue for Arens would be:<br /> -time management within seperate teams<br /> -priorities<br /> -different skill level<br /> -miscommunication between teams<br /> -'waiting time' for those who need to have another team complete their task before they commence their own.<br /> -competition/fights due to different opinions http://communications09.iiwiki.edu.au/message/view/home/17599317 zyonchilde http://communications09.iiwiki.edu.au/message/view/home/17599317 http://communications09.iiwiki.edu.au/message/view/home/17599317 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 23:38:03 GMT <ul> <li>What do you think about these tools? Are they useful?</li> </ul> They are ALL useful!! Ning is very cool. I just wish I'd discovered it before Angelfire, Myspace, Flickr and Facebook. One can only have sooo many social networking accounts!<br /> <br /> <ul> <li>How could you use them to manage a team or project?</li> </ul> I have been involved in a Ning group. It was handy for organising an event and 'getting to know' the people who were invited to the event as they were from many different geographical locations and all walks of life. It was brilliant for getting everyone together!<br /> <br /> <ul> <li>What value do they have for building networks?</li> </ul> Excellent value! I think Ning betters Facebook in that you don't have to have the 'what are you doing now?' newsfeed being sent out to everyone you've ever 'befriended' as on Facebook. It can get quite complicated as I have contacts who are my close friends and also work colleagues. I don't necessarily want my work colleagues to know what I'm up to from minute to minute!<br /> <br /> MeetSee is especially good for maintaining your network with people - particularly if you don't see them very often (or ever in terms of international contacts).<br /> <br /> <ul> <li>What are the pros and cons of using these types of tools?</li> </ul> MeetSee is super cool! I was MOST impressed with that one!!! I think the animated meeting room is very, very cute but it is also quite a sophisticated tool with file sharing capabilities etc. I can DEFINITELY see applications for that in the workplace - particularly those with depts in different parts of the state - or country - or the world! The possibilities are ENDLESS! I can't wait til I finally get to work for an organisation that is cool enough to use MeetSee!!!<br /> <br /> Cons... Hard to think of any really. Maybe it might be lost on some of the older generation? esp. if they are technophobes.<br /> One other possibility is that people might not take it seriously and may accidently use the tool in an unprofessional manner - e.g. being too colloquial, too much like a character and less like their 'work self'. http://communications09.iiwiki.edu.au/message/view/home/17558595 elaina http://communications09.iiwiki.edu.au/message/view/home/17558595 http://communications09.iiwiki.edu.au/message/view/home/17558595 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 12:59:14 GMT great network and a interesting site, graphics were so good and thing like ning is starting my interest towards aspects of technology i think a tool like this taps in on individuals interests and finds a common ground.<br /> <br /> another social net working site you say, well lets face it they are fun. i was impressed by ning. and all it had to offer<br /> <br /> pro's would be easy assessable.<br /> con's not the same if you were physically meeting these people who shared similar interests to you. http://communications09.iiwiki.edu.au/message/view/home/17558421 elaina http://communications09.iiwiki.edu.au/message/view/home/17558421 http://communications09.iiwiki.edu.au/message/view/home/17558421 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 12:54:21 GMT yes definatly. Arens seems to be able to review the situation and find a logical and practical solution to his problem.<br /> by identifying his resources he was able to tap into that potential and deliver a great outcome http://communications09.iiwiki.edu.au/message/view/home/17558361 elaina http://communications09.iiwiki.edu.au/message/view/home/17558361 http://communications09.iiwiki.edu.au/message/view/home/17558361 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 12:52:39 GMT a project event that i have been involved in for the last three years is Marty and ericas kids for convoy a charity event that raises money for camp quality helping children and their families who suffer from cancer the even is created with only the purest intentions as all money raised goes into the organization<br /> <br /> problems i have faced over the three years include <br /> <br /> personal clashes with staff and team mates over personal opinions and others thinking that their is onkly way way to go about a task.<br /> different points of veiw, laziness, and &quot;not caring factor&quot;<br /> being told how to act <br /> the communication is down right terrible sometimes at 198 due to the fact that there is always something that goes left undone.<br /> while working for camp quality i98 promotions and then having input of other professionals can be confusing