Sharon Koifman

Remote

This episode is a podcast conversation with Sharon Koifman of Distant Jobs, Sharon is a remote working expert and shared many great thoughts to make remote work better for all involved The post Conversation with Sharon Koifman, remote work expert appeared first on ULFIRE.

This episode is a podcast conversation with Sharon Koifman of Distant Jobs, Sharon is a remote working expert and shared many great thoughts to make remote work better for all involved The post <a href="https://ulfire.com.au/sharon-koifman/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Conversation with Sharon Koifman, remote work expert</a> appeared first on <a href="https://ulfire.com.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ULFIRE</a>.

Conversation with Sharon Koifman, remote work expert

In this article I consider the need to establish some boundaries in your work from home workplace and how and how frequently we communicate with colleagues The post Working from home during corona virus part 11 – Boundaries appeared first on ULFIRE.

In this article I consider the need to establish some boundaries in your work from home workplace and how and how frequently we communicate with colleagues The post <a href="https://ulfire.com.au/wfh-corona-virus-11-boundaries/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Working from home during corona virus part 11 – Boundaries</a> appeared first on <a href="https://ulfire.com.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ULFIRE</a>.

Working from home during corona virus part 11 – Boundaries

This article discusses how we will all come to either love or hate working from home. Everyone will have their own experiences and find the good and the bad in the process The post Working from home during Corona virus part 10 – love it or hate it appeared first on ULFIRE.

This article discusses how we will all come to either love or hate working from home. Everyone will have their own experiences and find the good and the bad in the process The post <a href="https://ulfire.com.au/wfh-corona-virus-10-love-or-hate/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Working from home during Corona virus part 10 – love it or hate it</a> appeared first on <a href="https://ulfire.com.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ULFIRE</a>.

Working from home during Corona virus part 10 – love it or hate it

This article discusses the challenge of finding and maintaining balance in life when moving to a work from home situation as a result of the corona pandemic The post Working from home during Corona virus part 9 – Balance appeared first on ULFIRE.

This article discusses the challenge of finding and maintaining balance in life when moving to a work from home situation as a result of the corona pandemic The post <a href="https://ulfire.com.au/wfh-corona-virus-9-balance/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Working from home during Corona virus part 9 – Balance</a> appeared first on <a href="https://ulfire.com.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ULFIRE</a>.

Working from home during Corona virus part 9 – Balance

The article discusses the balance between sharing and over sharing in a work from home situation. Finding the right balance can be challenging for many The post Working from home during Corona virus part 8 – Sharing appeared first on ULFIRE.

The article discusses the balance between sharing and over sharing in a work from home situation. Finding the right balance can be challenging for many The post <a href="https://ulfire.com.au/wfh-part-8-sharing-and-over-sharing/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Working from home during Corona virus part 8 – Sharing</a> appeared first on <a href="https://ulfire.com.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ULFIRE</a>.

Working from home during Corona virus part 8 – Sharing

This article discusses the challenges faced by individuals and businesses adapting to a comprehensive work from home situation in response to virus control The post Working from home during the virus outbreak part 7 – adapting appeared first on ULFIRE.

This article discusses the challenges faced by individuals and businesses adapting to a comprehensive work from home situation in response to virus control The post <a href="https://ulfire.com.au/wfh-part-7-adapting/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Working from home during the virus outbreak part 7 – adapting</a> appeared first on <a href="https://ulfire.com.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ULFIRE</a>.

Working from home during the virus outbreak part 7 – adapting

This article discusses flexibility in a mass work from home situation, one where entire families may be all trying to live and work in a common location The post Working from home during the corona virus part 6 – flexibility appeared first on ULFIRE.

This article discusses flexibility in a mass work from home situation, one where entire families may be all trying to live and work in a common location The post <a href="https://ulfire.com.au/wfh-corona-virus-part-6-flexibility/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Working from home during the corona virus part 6 – flexibility</a> appeared first on <a href="https://ulfire.com.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ULFIRE</a>.

Working from home during the corona virus part 6 – flexibility

This article discusses how marginalisation can occur in a work from home setting and provides both individuals and managers some tips to reduce its occurence and impact The post Working from home during corona virus part 5 – marginalisation appeared first on ULFIRE.

This article discusses how marginalisation can occur in a work from home setting and provides both individuals and managers some tips to reduce its occurence and impact The post <a href="https://ulfire.com.au/wfh-during-corona-virus-marginalisation/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Working from home during corona virus part 5 – marginalisation</a> appeared first on <a href="https://ulfire.com.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ULFIRE</a>.

Working from home during corona virus part 5 – marginalisation

In this article I discuss the challenges of conflict in the workplace when personnel are working from home in an environment of social isolation and stress The post Virtual teams during viral separation part 4 – conflict appeared first on ULFIRE.

In this article I discuss the challenges of conflict in the workplace when personnel are working from home in an environment of social isolation and stress The post <a href="https://ulfire.com.au/virtual-teams-during-viral-separation-part-4-conflict/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Virtual teams during viral separation part 4 – conflict</a> appeared first on <a href="https://ulfire.com.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ULFIRE</a>.

Virtual teams during viral separation part 4 – conflict

This post discusses ways of maintaining an environment of trust when your organisation suddenly adopts a work from home policy. Without trust teams can fall apart and productivity suffer The post Virtual teams during viral separation part 3 – trust appeared first on ULFIRE.

This post discusses ways of maintaining an environment of trust when your organisation suddenly adopts a work from home policy. Without trust teams can fall apart and productivity suffer The post <a href="https://ulfire.com.au/virtual-teams-during-viral-separation-part-3-trust/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Virtual teams during viral separation part 3 – trust</a> appeared first on <a href="https://ulfire.com.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ULFIRE</a>.

Virtual teams during viral separation part 3 – trust

Virtual Team Dynamics - The Ulfire Podcast

This is the first of a short series of posts aimed at supporting and providing advice to those now to working remotely. I've addressed them in terms of what you should consider if you are suddenly faced with having to move your team to work from home through issues such as the current global virus challenges. The post Virtual teams in a time of viral separation Part 1 – introduction appeared first on ULFIRE.

This is the first of a short series of posts aimed at supporting and providing advice to those now to working remotely. I've addressed them in terms of what you should consider if you are suddenly faced with having to move your team to work from home through issues such as the current global virus challenges. The post <a href="https://ulfire.com.au/virtual-teams-in-a-time-of-viral-separation-part-1-introduction/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Virtual teams in a time of viral separation Part 1 – introduction</a> appeared first on <a href="https://ulfire.com.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ULFIRE</a>.

Virtual teams in a time of viral separation Part 1 – introduction

This is the final theme from the complexity series I began some time ago. Environmental uncertainty complexity impacts the complexity of the project through issues such as the uncertainty of the marketplace for the product and surrounding the project while it is being undertaken; the ways in which the project communicates with its stakeholders; the stakeholders influence over the project and; the political landscape influencing the project and its outcomes. Marketplace – Many projects are undertaken in corporate and social setting in which the marketplace for the outcomes of the project are uncertain and rapidly changing. You can see responses to this in the way in which software development is undertaken in short cycles under methodologies such as agile. On the other end of the spectrum are projects such as infrastructure developments which are typically performed using techniques developed for more longer term environments, this works well when the project is a road or a similar piece of built environment but is less effective when it is deploying new telecommunications equipment. Working in marketplace uncertainty it is important that the project scope is regularly monitored and adjusted as needed against the changing market. Not doing so can result in a […] The post Environmental Uncertainty Complexity in Virtual Team Environments appeared first on ULFIRE.

This is the final theme from the complexity series I began some time ago. Environmental uncertainty complexity impacts the complexity of the project through issues such as the uncertainty of the marketplace for the product and surrounding the project while it is being undertaken; the ways in which the project communicates with its stakeholders; the stakeholders influence over the project and; the political landscape influencing the project and its outcomes. Marketplace – Many projects are undertaken in corporate and social setting in which the marketplace for the outcomes of the project are uncertain and rapidly changing. You can see responses to this in the way in which software development is undertaken in short cycles under methodologies such as agile. On the other end of the spectrum are projects such as infrastructure developments which are typically performed using techniques developed for more longer term environments, this works well when the project is a road or a similar piece of built environment but is less effective when it is deploying new telecommunications equipment. Working in marketplace uncertainty it is important that the project scope is regularly monitored and adjusted as needed against the changing market. Not doing so can result in a […] The post <a href="https://ulfire.com.au/environmental-uncertainty-complexity/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Environmental Uncertainty Complexity in Virtual Team Environments</a> appeared first on <a href="https://ulfire.com.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ULFIRE</a>.

Environmental Uncertainty Complexity in Virtual Team Environments

How do a team of people who are used to seeing each other daily in an office environment maintain their engagement with each other and the organisation when they are suddenly separated. The post Virtual teams during viral separation part 2 – engagement appeared first on ULFIRE.

How do a team of people who are used to seeing each other daily in an office environment maintain their engagement with each other and the organisation when they are suddenly separated. The post <a href="https://ulfire.com.au/virtual-teams-during-viral-separation-part-2-engagement/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Virtual teams during viral separation part 2 – engagement</a> appeared first on <a href="https://ulfire.com.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ULFIRE</a>.

Virtual teams during viral separation part 2 – engagement

After a number of years of quiet we are starting to see the new wave of resources projects initiated. Now is the time to ensure personnel leading and within these new projects learn from the past and prepare for the future, yet much of the in house corporate knowledge that would have supported this in the past has been lost in the past half decade. Project teams need to find ways to rebuild their knowledge base around collaborative, virtual team projects to have successful futures. The post Advice for the new wave of resource projects appeared first on ULFIRE.

After a number of years of quiet we are starting to see the new wave of resources projects initiated. Now is the time to ensure personnel leading and within these new projects learn from the past and prepare for the future, yet much of the in house corporate knowledge that would have supported this in the past has been lost in the past half decade. Project teams need to find ways to rebuild their knowledge base around collaborative, virtual team projects to have successful futures. The post <a href="https://ulfire.com.au/advice-for-the-new-wave-of-resource-projects/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Advice for the new wave of resource projects</a> appeared first on <a href="https://ulfire.com.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ULFIRE</a>.

Advice for the new wave of resource projects

Betsy Clark

This podcast is the second of a two part interview with Betsy Clark, President of Software Metrics. In the interview we discussed a case study Betsy contributed to the recently published book 'Integrating Program Management and Systems Engineering'. The book is a joint effort between PMI and International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE). Among her contributions to the book, Betsy provided two case studies, the one which is subject of this podcast is her review of the electronic support upgrade for the Royal Australian Navy's ANZAC class frigate. The book is the product of five years of research and writing by a large team of contributors led by Eric Rebentisch and is both a really solid reference and a guide for integrating the two often conflicting disciplines of program management and systems engineering. The post Electronic Support Upgrade for Anzac Frigate case study with Betsy Clark appeared first on ULFIRE.

This podcast is the second of a two part interview with Betsy Clark, President of Software Metrics. In the interview we discussed a case study Betsy contributed to the recently published book 'Integrating Program Management and Systems Engineering'. The book is a joint effort between PMI and International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE). Among her contributions to the book, Betsy provided two case studies, the one which is subject of this podcast is her review of the electronic support upgrade for the Royal Australian Navy's ANZAC class frigate. The book is the product of five years of research and writing by a large team of contributors led by Eric Rebentisch and is both a really solid reference and a guide for integrating the two often conflicting disciplines of program management and systems engineering. The post <a href="https://ulfire.com.au/betsy-clark-electronic-support-upgrade-anzac-frigate/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Electronic Support Upgrade for Anzac Frigate case study with Betsy Clark</a> appeared first on <a href="https://ulfire.com.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ULFIRE</a>.

Electronic Support Upgrade for Anzac Frigate case study with Betsy Clark

This podcast is the first part of an interview with Betsy Clark, President of Software Metrics. In the interview we discussed the recently published book 'Integrating Program Management and Systems Engineering'. The book is a joint effort between PMI and International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE). Among her contributions to the book Betsy provided two case studies, one on the development of the F/A 18E/F Super Hornet which is the subject of much of this podcast. The book is the product of five years of research and writing by a large team of contributors led by Eric Rebentisch and is both a really solid reference and a guide for integrating the two often conflicting disciplines of program management and systems engineering. The post System Engineering and Program Management F/A 18E/F case study with Betsy Clark appeared first on ULFIRE.

This podcast is the first part of an interview with Betsy Clark, President of Software Metrics. In the interview we discussed the recently published book 'Integrating Program Management and Systems Engineering'. The book is a joint effort between PMI and International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE). Among her contributions to the book Betsy provided two case studies, one on the development of the F/A 18E/F Super Hornet which is the subject of much of this podcast. The book is the product of five years of research and writing by a large team of contributors led by Eric Rebentisch and is both a really solid reference and a guide for integrating the two often conflicting disciplines of program management and systems engineering. The post <a href="https://ulfire.com.au/system-engineering-program-management-fa-18ef-case-study-betsy-clark/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">System Engineering and Program Management F/A 18E/F case study with Betsy Clark</a> appeared first on <a href="https://ulfire.com.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ULFIRE</a>.

System Engineering and Program Management F/A 18E/F case study with Betsy Clark

Stephen Townsend

This podcast is a special interview with Stephen Townsend, Director of Network Programs at the Project Management Institute (PMI). In the interview we discussed the recently published book 'Integrating Program Management and Systems Engineering'.  The book is a joint effort between PMI and International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE).  The book is the product of five years of research and writing by a large team of contributors led by Eric Rebentisch and is both a really solid reference and a guide for integrating the two often conflicting disciplines of program management and systems engineering. The post Integrating Program Management and Systems Engineering with Stephen Townsend of PMI appeared first on ULFIRE.

This podcast is a special interview with Stephen Townsend, Director of Network Programs at the Project Management Institute (PMI). In the interview we discussed the recently published book 'Integrating Program Management and Systems Engineering'. The book is a joint effort between PMI and International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE). The book is the product of five years of research and writing by a large team of contributors led by Eric Rebentisch and is both a really solid reference and a guide for integrating the two often conflicting disciplines of program management and systems engineering. The post <a href="https://ulfire.com.au/integrating-program-management-systems-engineering-stephen-townsend/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Integrating Program Management and Systems Engineering with Stephen Townsend of PMI</a> appeared first on <a href="https://ulfire.com.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ULFIRE</a>.

Integrating Program Management and Systems Engineering with Stephen Townsend of PMI

Understanding the impact of method and scope complexity on a project is an increasingly important requirement. Projects are getting bigger and the interfaces continue to grow. In this environment, understanding how mature the definition of the project is and how this is impacted by increasing amounts of new technology and immature assumptions allows project leaders, business leaders and project personnel to deliver better outcomes for all involved. The post Method and Scope Complexity in Virtual Team Projects appeared first on ULFIRE.

Understanding the impact of method and scope complexity on a project is an increasingly important requirement. Projects are getting bigger and the interfaces continue to grow. In this environment, understanding how mature the definition of the project is and how this is impacted by increasing amounts of new technology and immature assumptions allows project leaders, business leaders and project personnel to deliver better outcomes for all involved. The post <a href="https://ulfire.com.au/method-and-scope-complexity-in-virtual-team-projects/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Method and Scope Complexity in Virtual Team Projects</a> appeared first on <a href="https://ulfire.com.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ULFIRE</a>.

Method and Scope Complexity in Virtual Team Projects

In part II of the short series looking at different contributors to complexity in projects and how it impacts and is impacted by virtual teams considers the social interaction and social complexity aspect, including the impact of communications, respect, commitment, contract types and procedures. This article and podcast follow on from the previous one which looked at forms of structural complexity and virtual teams. The post Social Complexity in Project Virtual Teams appeared first on ULFIRE.

In part II of the short series looking at different contributors to complexity in projects and how it impacts and is impacted by virtual teams considers the social interaction and social complexity aspect, including the impact of communications, respect, commitment, contract types and procedures. This article and podcast follow on from the previous one which looked at forms of structural complexity and virtual teams. The post <a href="https://ulfire.com.au/social-complexity-project-virtual-teams/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Social Complexity in Project Virtual Teams</a> appeared first on <a href="https://ulfire.com.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ULFIRE</a>.

Social Complexity in Project Virtual Teams

As part of the short series looking at complexity in project virtual teams we are looking at structural complexity, how it is defined, what makes a project structurally complex and how that structural complexity contributes to or is influenced by having project virtual teams as part of the project make up. The post Structural complexity and project virtual teams appeared first on ULFIRE.

As part of the short series looking at complexity in project virtual teams we are looking at structural complexity, how it is defined, what makes a project structurally complex and how that structural complexity contributes to or is influenced by having project virtual teams as part of the project make up. The post <a href="https://ulfire.com.au/structural-complexity-project-virtual-teams/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Structural complexity and project virtual teams</a> appeared first on <a href="https://ulfire.com.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ULFIRE</a>.

Structural complexity and project virtual teams

Complex projects seem to be appearing everywhere, or at least everyone seems to think they are. This is an introductory article to the role virtual teams play in complex projects, it sets out some of the challenges in differentiating between truly complex project and those that are really just large or at best complicated. This is the first of a series of articles that will dig into more of the detail of where virtual teams contribute to the complexity of many modern projects and help to establish a better understanding of where complexity sits in the world of modern project management. The post Introduction to the use of Virtual Teams in Complex Projects appeared first on ULFIRE.

Complex projects seem to be appearing everywhere, or at least everyone seems to think they are. This is an introductory article to the role virtual teams play in complex projects, it sets out some of the challenges in differentiating between truly complex project and those that are really just large or at best complicated. This is the first of a series of articles that will dig into more of the detail of where virtual teams contribute to the complexity of many modern projects and help to establish a better understanding of where complexity sits in the world of modern project management. The post <a href="https://ulfire.com.au/introduction-virtual-teams-complex-projects/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Introduction to the use of Virtual Teams in Complex Projects</a> appeared first on <a href="https://ulfire.com.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ULFIRE</a>.

Introduction to the use of Virtual Teams in Complex Projects

Securing personnel for international or intercultural assignments and postings can be a difficult task. It is generally easier to find candidates with the right technical skills than the right cultural and motivational ones, yet, getting the motivational balance wrong can lead to major issues as the deployment progresses. This article looks at some of the issues associated with finding those right personnel for your needs. The post Motivations To Succeed In International Teams Communication appeared first on ULFIRE.

Securing personnel for international or intercultural assignments and postings can be a difficult task. It is generally easier to find candidates with the right technical skills than the right cultural and motivational ones, yet, getting the motivational balance wrong can lead to major issues as the deployment progresses. This article looks at some of the issues associated with finding those right personnel for your needs. The post <a href="https://ulfire.com.au/motivation-to-succeed-in-international-teams/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Motivations To Succeed In International Teams Communication</a> appeared first on <a href="https://ulfire.com.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ULFIRE</a>.

Motivations To Succeed In International Teams Communication

Communication Silos occur in virtually every organisation and project, personnel get so engrossed in their day to day work they forget to share news and information with those outside of their immediate circle. In virtual teams, communication silos can become particularly destructive as the walls of the silos are defined by the distance between the teams and can be impenetrable to any but the most direct efforts. The post Communication Silos In Virtual Teams appeared first on ULFIRE.

Communication Silos occur in virtually every organisation and project, personnel get so engrossed in their day to day work they forget to share news and information with those outside of their immediate circle. In virtual teams, communication silos can become particularly destructive as the walls of the silos are defined by the distance between the teams and can be impenetrable to any but the most direct efforts. The post <a href="https://ulfire.com.au/communication-silos/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Communication Silos In Virtual Teams</a> appeared first on <a href="https://ulfire.com.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ULFIRE</a>.

Communication Silos In Virtual Teams

Communications is such an important part of business life it is largely taken for granted, but as teams are becoming increasingly distributed, planning for the eventuality that at some stage in your project communications will become disrupted is an important activity for a business or a project to undertake. The post Planning For Project Communication Disruptions appeared first on ULFIRE.

Communications is such an important part of business life it is largely taken for granted, but as teams are becoming increasingly distributed, planning for the eventuality that at some stage in your project communications will become disrupted is an important activity for a business or a project to undertake. The post <a href="https://ulfire.com.au/disruptions/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Planning For Project Communication Disruptions</a> appeared first on <a href="https://ulfire.com.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ULFIRE</a>.

Planning For Project Communication Disruptions

Learning how to communicate down to your team members is a skill all project managers and leaders need to learn. Regardless of the context of your team, you need to be able to deliver timely, useful and contextually appropriate updates to keep your team informed and motivated. The post Communicating Down In Project Virtual Teams appeared first on ULFIRE.

Learning how to communicate down to your team members is a skill all project managers and leaders need to learn. Regardless of the context of your team, you need to be able to deliver timely, useful and contextually appropriate updates to keep your team informed and motivated. The post <a href="https://ulfire.com.au/communicating-down/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Communicating Down In Project Virtual Teams</a> appeared first on <a href="https://ulfire.com.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ULFIRE</a>.

Communicating Down In Project Virtual Teams

Attaining high productivity from virtual teams is a challenge for many businesses, this article introduces some steps to help get the most from your teams. From spending time planning for your virtual team venture to ensuring you have a suitable reward structure and avoid a blame culture there are many steps you can put in place to build a high productivity virtual team. The post How To Build High Productivity Virtual Teams appeared first on ULFIRE.

Attaining high productivity from virtual teams is a challenge for many businesses, this article introduces some steps to help get the most from your teams. From spending time planning for your virtual team venture to ensuring you have a suitable reward structure and avoid a blame culture there are many steps you can put in place to build a high productivity virtual team. The post <a href="https://ulfire.com.au/build-high-productivity-virtual-teams/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How To Build High Productivity Virtual Teams</a> appeared first on <a href="https://ulfire.com.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ULFIRE</a>.

How To Build High Productivity Virtual Teams

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