World is screaming over coronavirus . Many companies have started remote working already. How project management community is dealing with this situaion? Saving Changes...
By doing what we've always done. Leading through influence, trying to inspire those around us, and helping where we can.
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1 reply by Atif Qureshi
Mar 17, 2020 2:44 AM
Atif Qureshi
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That's awesome. I wanted to ask which tools are you using to stay connected with team remotely.
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Sergio Luis ConteHelping to create solutions for everyone| Worldwide based OrganizationsBuenos Aires, Argentina
In our case we are working remotely. Just to comment it is a way we do from time ago in my actual work place. Saving Changes...
Kimberly McCoyProject Manager| TekSystems - ContractorZanesville, Oh, United States
We starting working remote as of today. We take great pride in the safety of our employees, but we are very understanding of the learning curve, as many of the associates now working remotely who may not have done this before.
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2 replies by Atif Qureshi and Luis Branco
Mar 16, 2020 9:58 AM
Luis Branco
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Dear Kimberly
Interesting your question
I will say, very pertinent. We will be at home for at least 2 months
It is possible to give support (training, mentoring) online to people who do not have much experience in working online so that they do their job
Mar 17, 2020 2:46 AM
Atif Qureshi
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That's; Nice. Employees are the biggest stakeholders of any company. Their health and safety should be the priority of any company.
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John IbertProject Manager/Business Analyst(contractor)| John Eric IbertMetairie, La, United States
Personally the shift is not too dramatic since I work remotely on a normal basis.
Organizationally I think PMI should be doing more. As an international organization we should be volunteering more of our resources in support of the efforts to manage the response to this catastrophe. Our local, state, federal and international institutions are in grave need of our talents. Our organization has a large population of retired personnel with the right skills to help. We should have a coordinated effort to assist.
Luis BrancoCEO| Business Insight, Consultores de Gestão, LdªCarcavelos, Lisboa, Portugal
Mar 16, 2020 8:31 AM
Replying to John Ibert
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Personally the shift is not too dramatic since I work remotely on a normal basis.
Organizationally I think PMI should be doing more. As an international organization we should be volunteering more of our resources in support of the efforts to manage the response to this catastrophe. Our local, state, federal and international institutions are in grave need of our talents. Our organization has a large population of retired personnel with the right skills to help. We should have a coordinated effort to assist.
Luis BrancoCEO| Business Insight, Consultores de Gestão, LdªCarcavelos, Lisboa, Portugal
Mar 16, 2020 8:26 AM
Replying to Kimberly McCoy
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We starting working remote as of today. We take great pride in the safety of our employees, but we are very understanding of the learning curve, as many of the associates now working remotely who may not have done this before.
Dear Kimberly
Interesting your question
I will say, very pertinent. We will be at home for at least 2 months
It is possible to give support (training, mentoring) online to people who do not have much experience in working online so that they do their job Saving Changes...
Luis BrancoCEO| Business Insight, Consultores de Gestão, LdªCarcavelos, Lisboa, Portugal
Dear Atif
Interesting this your question
Thanks for sharing
I share the same opinion as John.
ProjectManagement.com could be doing more
Probably the crisis caused by Covid-19 is still not an issue in the United States or Canada.
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2 replies by Atif Qureshi and Wade Harshman
Mar 16, 2020 12:30 PM
Wade Harshman
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I agree that North America has not had nearly the same direct impact from COVID-19 that we've seen in other areas such as China, Iran, or Italy. But it remains to be seen whether our response is proportional to the threat. Our primary concern with the virus is the sick and elderly, but we've seen a snowballing of unprecedented prevention measures that will have lasting economic effects. All this when medical experts are telling us we can protect ourselves by merely washing our hands.
I hope calm is restored this week, but a panicked herd is unpredictable.
Mar 17, 2020 2:49 AM
Atif Qureshi
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That's good but by keeping in consideration the worldwide epidemic, Safety measures are must for any country this time as WHO has already declared its global epidemic.
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Wade HarshmanScrum Master| GDITIndianapolis, In, United States
Mar 16, 2020 10:03 AM
Replying to Luis Branco
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Dear Atif
Interesting this your question
Thanks for sharing
I share the same opinion as John.
ProjectManagement.com could be doing more
Probably the crisis caused by Covid-19 is still not an issue in the United States or Canada.
I agree that North America has not had nearly the same direct impact from COVID-19 that we've seen in other areas such as China, Iran, or Italy. But it remains to be seen whether our response is proportional to the threat. Our primary concern with the virus is the sick and elderly, but we've seen a snowballing of unprecedented prevention measures that will have lasting economic effects. All this when medical experts are telling us we can protect ourselves by merely washing our hands.
I hope calm is restored this week, but a panicked herd is unpredictable.
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2 replies by Atif Qureshi and Luis Branco
Mar 16, 2020 2:55 PM
Luis Branco
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Dear Wade
It is true.
Covid-19 doesn’t affect (I hope it doesn’t) in the same way all regions of the globe
Here in Portugal, the number of people who contract the virus is exponentially.
Today the first death was announced
Italy is experiencing a dramatic situation
I don't think that just by washing your hands you can prevent the spread (contraction) of the virus
I am concerned about how ProjectManagement.com can support people who are working at home
These are the people who contribute to the world economy remaining sustainable
Mar 17, 2020 2:51 AM
Atif Qureshi
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I think PMI can officially announce some tools affiliation for free for their members in order to perform project management duties remotely.
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Mahadevan SannasyProject Lead/Project Manager| EMIRATES AIRLINES (Engineering Projects)Al-Sufuoh 2, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Other than restriction on travel and working from home, its having a massive hit on airline business globally, collapse of many airlines are inevitable as more countries are closing borders and restrict domestic/international air travel.
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1 reply by Atif Qureshi
Mar 17, 2020 2:52 AM
Atif Qureshi
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Yes, its a hard time for travel companies globally..
Dear all, in Arup Spain, we are working remotely, doing well so far.
Engaging with the clients as more as possible is recommended.
There is a positive outcome from this situation in our Property Advisory Services team, so we are learning on having more trust in the rest of our project colleagues.
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1 reply by Atif Qureshi
Mar 17, 2020 2:53 AM
Atif Qureshi
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Good to know about your experience working remotely. Can you please elaborate which tools are you using to perform duties remotely.
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