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Introduction to TEAMworkThe Objectives
• Integration of three approaches into a ‘complete’ solution
• Application in three e-working domains
• Role-based team-working methodology for effective
management and motivation of e-working teams
• Technology platform – Adaptable and
Configurable for effective ‘virtual’ decision-making
• Social skills analysis of user behaviour -
develop a skills solution
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Introduction to TEAMworkThe Methodology
A Methodology to improve the efficiency and
effectiveness of organisations by
• Goal Analysis
• Efficient Team-Work
• Improved Infrastructure
Aiming at a Continuous Learning Process and Organisation.
http://www.victory-group.net
BESTREGIT
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Introduction to TEAMworkThe Technology
Web-Server
(Hyperwave)
(ISCN Partners)
Public Service Organisations
ResearchNetworks
NQA Application Software
Knowledge Management
Software Engineering
A Platform Adaptable and Configurable without Change of Code
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Introduction to TEAMworkThe Social Dimension
• Identify required skills, based on user behaviour and
analysis:
- Social skills
- Communication skills
• Cultural Differences
• Conflict Resolution
•Group Dynamics
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Introduction to TEAMworkThe Project Structure
Integrate Technology +
Methodology +
Skills Solution
Adapt
Trials in three e-working environments
ConfigurableFeedback
DisseminationExploitation
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Introduction to TEAMworkThe Project Partnership
Provider / Support Team
ISCN (Irl.)
Hyperwave (D)
User Domains
•Software Engineering
- GMV (E)
- QinetiQ (UK)
•Public Service
- FGUVA (E)
- APS (A)
•Research Networks
- TecNet + IOT’s (Irl.)
- Danube (A)
- University of Maribor (Slo)
Support
Social Analysis Team
MTA SZTAKI (HU)
BisDato (A)
Feedback
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Introduction to TEAMworkProject Architecture
Management Structure based on system of Contractors and Members
ISCN
TecNet
FGUVA
MTA SZTAKI
University of Maribor
Danube
QinetiQ
GMV
APS
Bisdato
Hyperwave
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Analysing the Scenarios
• Bestregit Training for all partners• Analysis of scenarios in domains:-
– Software Engineering– Public Service Organisation– Research Networks
• Four servers installed• Configured with scenarios• Training programme for Users, Quality Manager and
Administrator • Scenario-specific training offered to users
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Research Network Domain Scenarios
I. A set of teamwork scenarios to manage an EU funded project
II. A teamwork scenario for writing a proposal under Enterprise Ireland’s Innovation Partnership Programme
III. A teamwork scenario for international research collaboration between Ireland, Austria and Slovenia
IV. A set of teamwork scenarios to optimise the work for student exchange in Socrates network
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Writing an IP Proposal: Step 1
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Writing an IP Proposal: Step 2
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Writing an IP Proposal: Step 3
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Validation and Evaluation
• Trials organised in three domains
• June – September………Questionnaires and Interview
• Evaluation of Methodology, Technology, Social and Cultural factors
• Domain-specific evaluation reports
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Initial Conclusions
• The TEAMwork solution works ……..easy way for teams to network and collaborate when located remotely
• The methodology is sufficiently defined and flexible
• Methodology explicitly defines roles and responsibilities
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Initial Conclusions
• Methodology contributes to better teamworking and better management ……. encourages discipline and structured approach
• The methodology is only as good as the people
• Users needs to be trained to optimise the results
• Initial modelling takes time but reduces reworking
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Initial Conclusions
• NQA is an effective virtual office …..excellent document management capability
• Efficient re-use of objects in document pool
• User interface could be improved
• Social / Cultural conclusions being analysed
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Exploitation
• Discussion document prepared and discussed by partners
• Draft Exploitation Plan being developed
• Contact with other projects – further elaboration in EU Sixth Framework Programme
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TEAMwork
Thank you for your attention!