Do you visit this site during work hours and is it against your employers rules, i.e. external websites?
John Caron, MBA, PMP, CSMVP - Technology Project Solutions Consultant| Bank of AmericaJacksonville, Fl, United States
Moments ago, in a different thread, it was asked about people posting and or replying equally (paraphrased) and I thought about this subject. I'm anxious to read the replies and truly hope people are honest. Feel free to post anonymously if your employer frowns on upon visiting external websites while at work. Saving Changes...
Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten AssociatesNew Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
There should be a level of trust between the employer and the employee as the employer definitely hired this employee based on skills and qualifications so visiting external websites should not be a big deal as long as work is being accomplished properly and in timely manner.
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2 replies by Anupam and John Caron, MBA, PMP, CSM
Jul 20, 2016 7:31 PM
John Caron, MBA, PMP, CSM
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Rami, I firmly agree.
Jul 21, 2016 5:22 AM
Anupam
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Agreed, as long as deliverables are not impacted.
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John Caron, MBA, PMP, CSMVP - Technology Project Solutions Consultant| Bank of AmericaJacksonville, Fl, United States
Jul 20, 2016 7:02 PM
Replying to Rami Kaibni
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There should be a level of trust between the employer and the employee as the employer definitely hired this employee based on skills and qualifications so visiting external websites should not be a big deal as long as work is being accomplished properly and in timely manner.
My role is developing project management capability within our organisation, so I have a valid business need to access external websites and research material during work hour, but not everyone has, or needs, that level of access. Saving Changes...
Bala S DuvvuriProject Manager| ShellBangalore, Karnataka, India
I agree with Rebecca and employer shouldn't have a problem in visiting external websites where we can improve our project management skills. Saving Changes...
There should be a level of trust between the employer and the employee as the employer definitely hired this employee based on skills and qualifications so visiting external websites should not be a big deal as long as work is being accomplished properly and in timely manner.
Agreed, as long as deliverables are not impacted.
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1 reply by Rami Kaibni
Jul 21, 2016 11:39 AM
Rami Kaibni
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This is exactly what I said.
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Drew CraigSr. Agile & Product Coach| VanguardPhiladelphia, Pa, United States
So many valuable resources are available, it should be frowned upon to not take full advantage. Fortunately, it's not an issue for me. Saving Changes...
I do occasionally because the resources here are a continuous improvement program which benefits my output at work and Saving Changes...
Stéphane ParentSelf Employed / Semi-retired| Leader MakerPrince Edward Island, Canada
I do because my performance goals include championing project management and mentoring project managers. This community provides me with a sounding board that helps in my professional work.
The expectation at our office is that we often are called to do work outside of normal working hours. The quid pro quo is part of this set of expectations. Saving Changes...
John Caron, MBA, PMP, CSMVP - Technology Project Solutions Consultant| Bank of AmericaJacksonville, Fl, United States
I agree with all of the above, especially when visiting external sites (as this one) benefits a project, heightens the career path of a PM and more. Thanks for the brilliant replies and I hope to see more. Saving Changes...
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