As we approach the nemesis known
as exams, we also approach the end of the course and modules. The rush begins
for the final submissions, as the coach would say "its crunch time"
Progress for the past week
includes reflecting and refining skills on peer assessments; possibly a more challenging
task than simple project initiation itself, and in just a moment I shall
elaborate as to why exactly. When
presented with a particular task, be it individual or group, for me it's simply
best to attack the project head on. Research, due diligence, consultation with
lectures, liaising with peers etc. However critiquing a fellow colleague's work,
and being cognisant that the outcome has implications on both parties' marks
posed a somewhat challenge. It is something that I do indeed have experience in, however, I am not accustomed to just yet. I am usually the individual concerned with
performing the work at hand and having seniors assess it to their liking and
level of acceptance. One can fully appreciate the skill development as many of
us in IFS will undoubtedly become Project Managers. However this is an area in
which my experience is finite in comparison to the rest of my skills.
Learning from the week include the Models below:
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TTF - Technology
Task Fit
Technology task fit is the degree
to which technology assists an individual in performing his/her portfolio of
tasks.
More specifically the correspondence between task requirements individual abilities and functionality of the technology.
When technology provides features and support that fit the requirements of a task - information systems have a positive impact on performance when there is a correspondence between core functionality and task requirements
More specifically the correspondence between task requirements individual abilities and functionality of the technology.
When technology provides features and support that fit the requirements of a task - information systems have a positive impact on performance when there is a correspondence between core functionality and task requirements
TTF - using Broadband Adaptation
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TAM - Technology Acceptance Model
The technology acceptance
model (TAM) is an information systems theory that models how
users come to accept and use a technology.
The model suggests that when
users are presented with a new technology, a number of factors influence their
decision about how and when they will use it.
— Perceived
usefulness
— Perceived
ease of use
TAM - using Broadband Adaptation
TTD -Theory of Technology dominance
TTD has two dependent factors:
— Reliance
- The extent to which an individual applies the intelligent decision aid and
integrates the recommendations of that aid into his or her judgment.
— Dominance
- The state of decision making where the intelligent decision aid, as opposed
to its user, takes primary control of a decision making process.
TTD has four independent factors:
— Task
Experience - The level of experience a decision maker has regarding
the completion of a task as well as the extent to which the decision maker has
developed strategies for completing that particular task.
— Task
Complexity - The extent to which the cognitive abilities of the
decision maker are challenged with completing a certain task. (In psychology
this is often termed Task Difficulty.)
— Decision
Aid Familiarity - The extent to which the decision maker is
comfortable with the intelligent decision aid based on prior experience and/or
significant training with the aid (or similar aids).
— Cognitive
Fit – The extent to which the cognitive processes used with the
decision aid to complete a task match the cognitive processes normally applied
by the decision maker using the aid.
My Skill
Inventory to date include:
§ Mentoring
§ Coaching
§ Reporting
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Business & Process Analysis
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Improving methodologies
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Training
& Coaching methodology,
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Risk assessment
§
Time management.
§
Business
and Data analysis
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Conflict management
§
Interviewing
§
Directing
Occupational goals remain unchanged and entail
becoming a BA -Business Analyst
The plan to achieve this goal is to pass Honours
(fairly well) then apply to UCT BASA program.
Obtain my Advanced Diploma in Business and
System analysis, then either get placed in a company as part of the program
or simply seek a company to work for that suits my persona. My intention is further my studies part time as I do wish to obtain a Masters in Information Systems
Goals for the years to come would include
moving into a BA role, then later to Senior BA and from there Solutions System Architecture or
DevOps. While I have certain milestones I wish to reach, I am open to simply enjoy the journey and do not wish to over-plan and would not mind ending up wherever the road takes me.
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The moment were we part ways I am afraid, This
chapter concludes the final in our trilogy
For what it’s worth , it’s never too late or in some cases, too early to be whoever you want to
be. There’s no time limit, stop whenever you want. You can change or stay the
same, there are no rules to this thing. We can make the best or the worst of
it. I hope you make the best of it.
I hope you see things that startle you.
I hope you feel things you never felt before. I hope you meet people with a
different point of view. I hope you live a life you’re proud of, and If you
find that you’re not. I hope you have the courage to start all over again.
