The way in which we work and connect is changing. The COVID-19 pandemic has driven project teams to operating virtually where possible, providing an opportunity to study how we work differently. As we deal with operating in this emerging and hyper-connected environment, the assumptions of how project teams function may no longer apply.
During mid 2020, a series of questionnaires, workshops and interviews are being held as part of a research activity for the University of Canberra on how contemporary project teams use their networks.
You are cordially invited to participate in the research by participating in the contemporary project teams questionnaire published at:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LD88PJG
As a comparison, you are also invited to cast your thoughts on how traditional project teams operate at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/T8WFSDQ
General Outline of the Research
The research will test if sociological theories still apply to understanding how individuals and teams share knowledge for mutual benefit where contemporary project teams and agile work practices are becoming more commonplace. This will be achieved through questionnaires, workshops and interview to determine the utility of theory to the evolution of practice.
Participant Involvement
Participants who agree to participate in the research are invited to:
Participation in the research is completely voluntary and participants may, without any penalty, decline to take part or withdraw at any time without providing an explanation or refuse to answer a question. The data may be used in future research projects such as a longitudinal study or comparison with other groups.
Confidentiality
Only the researcher/s will have access to the individual information provided by participants. Privacy and confidentiality of all participants and any reference to organisations will be assured at all times. The research outcomes may be presented at conferences and written up for publication. However, in all these publications, the privacy and confidentiality of individuals will be protected.
Anonymity
All reports and publications of the research will contain no information that can identify any individual or all organisation and all information will be kept in the strictest confidence and may only be accessed for verification of the research.
Data Storage
The information collected will be stored securely on a password protected computer throughout the project and stored at the University of Canberra for the required five year period after which it will be destroyed according to university protocols.
Ethics Committee Clearance
The project has been approved by the Human Research Ethics Committee of the University of Canberra (HREC – 20204608).
Queries and Concerns
If you would like further information on the conduct of research at the University of Canberra, you can access the Higher Degree by Research Code of Practice. Queries or concerns regarding the research can be directed to the researcher and/or supervisor. Their contact details are below. You can also contact the University of Canberra’s Research Ethics & Integrity Unit via email at [email protected].
Researcher
Name David Williams
Student No: U3139443
Faculty Science and Technology
Phone 0412 237 695
Email [email protected]
Supervisor
Name Dr Dale Kleeman
Faculty Science and Technology
Phone (02) 6201 2427
Email [email protected]
During mid 2020, a series of questionnaires, workshops and interviews are being held as part of a research activity for the University of Canberra on how contemporary project teams use their networks.
You are cordially invited to participate in the research by participating in the contemporary project teams questionnaire published at:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LD88PJG
As a comparison, you are also invited to cast your thoughts on how traditional project teams operate at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/T8WFSDQ
General Outline of the Research
The research will test if sociological theories still apply to understanding how individuals and teams share knowledge for mutual benefit where contemporary project teams and agile work practices are becoming more commonplace. This will be achieved through questionnaires, workshops and interview to determine the utility of theory to the evolution of practice.
Participant Involvement
Participants who agree to participate in the research are invited to:
- complete an online questionnaire, and
- participate in a semi-structured interview to discuss project team attributes.
Participation in the research is completely voluntary and participants may, without any penalty, decline to take part or withdraw at any time without providing an explanation or refuse to answer a question. The data may be used in future research projects such as a longitudinal study or comparison with other groups.
Confidentiality
Only the researcher/s will have access to the individual information provided by participants. Privacy and confidentiality of all participants and any reference to organisations will be assured at all times. The research outcomes may be presented at conferences and written up for publication. However, in all these publications, the privacy and confidentiality of individuals will be protected.
Anonymity
All reports and publications of the research will contain no information that can identify any individual or all organisation and all information will be kept in the strictest confidence and may only be accessed for verification of the research.
Data Storage
The information collected will be stored securely on a password protected computer throughout the project and stored at the University of Canberra for the required five year period after which it will be destroyed according to university protocols.
Ethics Committee Clearance
The project has been approved by the Human Research Ethics Committee of the University of Canberra (HREC – 20204608).
Queries and Concerns
If you would like further information on the conduct of research at the University of Canberra, you can access the Higher Degree by Research Code of Practice. Queries or concerns regarding the research can be directed to the researcher and/or supervisor. Their contact details are below. You can also contact the University of Canberra’s Research Ethics & Integrity Unit via email at [email protected].
Researcher
Name David Williams
Student No: U3139443
Faculty Science and Technology
Phone 0412 237 695
Email [email protected]
Supervisor
Name Dr Dale Kleeman
Faculty Science and Technology
Phone (02) 6201 2427
Email [email protected]