Comments on: Working Virtual: Get Over Your Fear To Express Yourself Online http://www.projectshrink.com/working-virtual-get-over-your-fear-to-express-yourself-online-1018.html Welcome To Shrinkonia. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:24:55 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Comments On Slideshare: Their Mapping and Value Added | Project Shrink http://www.projectshrink.com/working-virtual-get-over-your-fear-to-express-yourself-online-1018.html#comment-1100 Comments On Slideshare: Their Mapping and Value Added | Project Shrink Wed, 11 Aug 2010 10:56:46 +0000 http://blog.softwareprojects.org/?p=1018#comment-1100 [...] to the RSS feed for updates on this topic.Powered by WP Greet Box WordPress PluginI talked before about the importance of getting into the habit of leaving comments on posts and other [...] [...] to the RSS feed for updates on this topic.Powered by WP Greet Box WordPress PluginI talked before about the importance of getting into the habit of leaving comments on posts and other [...]

]]> By: Stephen http://www.projectshrink.com/working-virtual-get-over-your-fear-to-express-yourself-online-1018.html#comment-1099 Stephen Thu, 15 Apr 2010 12:57:23 +0000 http://blog.softwareprojects.org/?p=1018#comment-1099 I like your approach to failure. It should be nothing to fear after all the acronym for FEAR is false expectations appearing real. I have experienced lots of fear in my life, especially the fear of failure, but every time I face it I always seem to discover something new that leads me somewhere different and exciting. So, I use my failures as stepping stones to greater success. I would suggest everyone has a go - dip your toes in the water and if you make a fool of yourself, so what. As long as you are not hurting anyone there is nothing to be afraid of. Best wshes, Steve I like your approach to failure. It should be nothing to fear after all the acronym for FEAR is false expectations appearing real. I have experienced lots of fear in my life, especially the fear of failure, but every time I face it I always seem to discover something new that leads me somewhere different and exciting. So, I use my failures as stepping stones to greater success. I would suggest everyone has a go – dip your toes in the water and if you make a fool of yourself, so what. As long as you are not hurting anyone there is nothing to be afraid of.

Best wshes, Steve

]]> By: Bas de Baar http://www.projectshrink.com/working-virtual-get-over-your-fear-to-express-yourself-online-1018.html#comment-1098 Bas de Baar Wed, 03 Jun 2009 11:40:09 +0000 http://blog.softwareprojects.org/?p=1018#comment-1098 Hi Ray, You can have your picture next to the comments by going to http://gravatar.com Hi Ray,

You can have your picture next to the comments by going to

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]]> By: Ray Almonte, PMP http://www.projectshrink.com/working-virtual-get-over-your-fear-to-express-yourself-online-1018.html#comment-1097 Ray Almonte, PMP Wed, 03 Jun 2009 11:37:02 +0000 http://blog.softwareprojects.org/?p=1018#comment-1097 BTW, IN the spirit of learning more about online communications, how did Dimitri, Pawel, Paul & earlyflyer post their pictures in their comments? It adds to their communications. BTW, IN the spirit of learning more about online communications, how did Dimitri, Pawel, Paul & earlyflyer post their pictures in their comments? It adds to their communications.

]]> By: Ray Almonte, PMP http://www.projectshrink.com/working-virtual-get-over-your-fear-to-express-yourself-online-1018.html#comment-1096 Ray Almonte, PMP Wed, 03 Jun 2009 11:31:59 +0000 http://blog.softwareprojects.org/?p=1018#comment-1096 Isn't the perception that most Software Developers are more likely to feel more comfortable talking to & through a computer than face to face? Or is it just the idea of interaction that is the limiting factor for many developers? Those of us who are posting & commenting obviously aren't included in those preconceived archtypes, & I'm finding that the new generation is also very comfortable with online communications, having grown up texting & tweeting each other even when they are able to communicate in person. As for commenting, most of the online professional community feels some obligation to comment when a post piques their interest or they feel they have something to contribute to the discussion. Isn’t the perception that most Software Developers are more likely to feel more comfortable talking to & through a computer than face to face? Or is it just the idea of interaction that is the limiting factor for many developers?
Those of us who are posting & commenting obviously aren’t included in those preconceived archtypes, & I’m finding that the new generation is also very comfortable with online communications, having grown up texting & tweeting each other even when they are able to communicate in person.
As for commenting, most of the online professional community feels some obligation to comment when a post piques their interest or they feel they have something to contribute to the discussion.

]]> By: Bas de Baar http://www.projectshrink.com/working-virtual-get-over-your-fear-to-express-yourself-online-1018.html#comment-1095 Bas de Baar Wed, 21 Jan 2009 19:07:49 +0000 http://blog.softwareprojects.org/?p=1018#comment-1095 Hehehehe. I am glad the old guilt-trip still works ? Seriously, I am thankful you took the time to comment. <br><br>Regarding commenting: you are quite right. People don’t have to. BUT, IF you want to improve yourself in virtual working, THEN you are obligated to yourself to comment as it is a fabulous way to train your online communication skills.<br><br>And yes, virtual working is not only global, but also local. I would be ecstatic if I can avoid the daily commute. Hehehehe. I am glad the old guilt-trip still works ? Seriously, I am thankful you took the time to comment.

Regarding commenting: you are quite right. People don’t have to. BUT, IF you want to improve yourself in virtual working, THEN you are obligated to yourself to comment as it is a fabulous way to train your online communication skills.

And yes, virtual working is not only global, but also local. I would be ecstatic if I can avoid the daily commute.

]]> By: earlyflyer http://www.projectshrink.com/working-virtual-get-over-your-fear-to-express-yourself-online-1018.html#comment-1094 earlyflyer Tue, 20 Jan 2009 20:10:57 +0000 http://blog.softwareprojects.org/?p=1018#comment-1094 Okay, Bas, you've finally made me feel guilty enough to post something. You are an inspiration with all of your posts and I feel I learn more than I could ever contribute. And so I don't... But I have a couple of observations. They have to with non-project and project oriented online collaboration.<br><br>One addresses the time management issue discussed here. While I love to read the info you and others post here, I don't _have_ to post. I should do it for the greater good of the discussion, but if I don't no one will come asking me for a new deadline... (Unless you start to do that, Bas...)<br><br>The other has to do with working virtually on teams assigned to a project. Quite a different story and all tied back to your excellent observations on what a project manager really needs to focus on - the people. I find that it takes time to introduce the concept of online collaboration to folks and have them become comfortable with it (including all the "fear" stuff discussed above...). For example, we have one VP here who still uses paper letters to communicate the simplest messages. Pick you battles - we're not going to change him. But I've found that once you make the effort to set up the environment, whether it's a SharePoint web site, a Wiki site, weekly conference calls, or online video chat meetings, and you make sure the people are trained in the use of the technology, they often come to appreciate and embrace the online environment. And it does not have to be a global project. Here in Buffalo, NY, team members appreciate not having to slog across campus in the snow and 17 degree F weather for a status meeting. Log into the action item web site, join the call and away we go. Not to mention the participants have all their reference materials and use of their PC at their disposal for the meeting.<br><br>So, here's my first post and it’s a long one. Sorry about that…<br>-Don Okay, Bas, you've finally made me feel guilty enough to post something. You are an inspiration with all of your posts and I feel I learn more than I could ever contribute. And so I don't… But I have a couple of observations. They have to with non-project and project oriented online collaboration.

One addresses the time management issue discussed here. While I love to read the info you and others post here, I don't _have_ to post. I should do it for the greater good of the discussion, but if I don't no one will come asking me for a new deadline… (Unless you start to do that, Bas…)

The other has to do with working virtually on teams assigned to a project. Quite a different story and all tied back to your excellent observations on what a project manager really needs to focus on – the people. I find that it takes time to introduce the concept of online collaboration to folks and have them become comfortable with it (including all the “fear” stuff discussed above…). For example, we have one VP here who still uses paper letters to communicate the simplest messages. Pick you battles – we're not going to change him. But I've found that once you make the effort to set up the environment, whether it's a SharePoint web site, a Wiki site, weekly conference calls, or online video chat meetings, and you make sure the people are trained in the use of the technology, they often come to appreciate and embrace the online environment. And it does not have to be a global project. Here in Buffalo, NY, team members appreciate not having to slog across campus in the snow and 17 degree F weather for a status meeting. Log into the action item web site, join the call and away we go. Not to mention the participants have all their reference materials and use of their PC at their disposal for the meeting.

So, here's my first post and it’s a long one. Sorry about that…
-Don

]]> By: Bas de Baar http://www.projectshrink.com/working-virtual-get-over-your-fear-to-express-yourself-online-1018.html#comment-1093 Bas de Baar Mon, 19 Jan 2009 12:28:00 +0000 http://blog.softwareprojects.org/?p=1018#comment-1093 "When it comes to really needing to get yourself noticed, you actually realize that the initial fear had no real basis." <br><br>Now THAT is so true! You press the submit button, waiting for the world to come down... and ... word is still fine :) “When it comes to really needing to get yourself noticed, you actually realize that the initial fear had no real basis.”

Now THAT is so true! You press the submit button, waiting for the world to come down… and … word is still fine :)

]]> By: Saju.K.Sasi http://www.projectshrink.com/working-virtual-get-over-your-fear-to-express-yourself-online-1018.html#comment-1092 Saju.K.Sasi Sun, 18 Jan 2009 15:16:08 +0000 http://blog.softwareprojects.org/?p=1018#comment-1092 Hey , Pretty nice idea , that will really works Hey , Pretty nice idea , that will really works

]]> By: Rogan http://www.projectshrink.com/working-virtual-get-over-your-fear-to-express-yourself-online-1018.html#comment-1091 Rogan Wed, 14 Jan 2009 11:42:00 +0000 http://blog.softwareprojects.org/?p=1018#comment-1091 I agree with most of the previous comments regarding the fear to type something on a blog or to express oneself so that all can view what you think. In a way it like opening up your thought process to a whole lot of people. <br>I also think what has made this harder is the level of potential scrutiny from "big brother" type organisations. Be it the campany that you work for or government departments. In a greater sense we have lost a lot of the ability to trust one another. I do hope that through social networking we can reverse some of this trend. I agree with most of the previous comments regarding the fear to type something on a blog or to express oneself so that all can view what you think. In a way it like opening up your thought process to a whole lot of people.
I also think what has made this harder is the level of potential scrutiny from “big brother” type organisations. Be it the campany that you work for or government departments. In a greater sense we have lost a lot of the ability to trust one another. I do hope that through social networking we can reverse some of this trend.

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