Talent Everywhere - with Chris Pudney and Gihan Perera

Expressing Gratitude in Distributed Teams

Fri, 11 May 2018 10:13:24 GMT

How do you express gratitude to your remote team members, in a way that's appropriate, meaningful, and inclusive?

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On the Horizon

Thu, 18 Jan 2018 04:03:37 GMT

As we start a new year, we explore three emerging technologies that are fast-becoming mainstream, and will affect the way distributed teams work in the near future.

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Personal User Manuals for Distributed Teams

Tue, 07 Nov 2017 22:54:27 GMT

People relate to each other in different ways, and in-office team members quickly learn each other's styles. That's not so easy in a distributed team, where team members are more remote, communicate mainly using technology, and have more diverse cultural backgrounds.

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Build Their Judgement Part 3

Wed, 16 Aug 2017 13:27:28 GMT

The best leaders share their wisdom and experience with their team members, to build their judgement and give them greater power, responsibility and authority. Traditionally, this has been done in person, so this needs new skills for working with distributed teams. In this third episode of this three-part series, we talk about "opening the door" - that is, giving them the chance to speak up and be heard, inside and outside the organisation.

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Build Their Judgement - Part 2

Thu, 27 Jul 2017 05:32:50 GMT

The best leaders share their wisdom and experience with their team members, to build their judgement and give them greater power, responsibility and authority. Traditionally, this has been done in person, so this needs new skills for working with distributed teams. In this second episode of this three-part series, we talk about "raising the roof" - that is, exposing them to higher roles, so they can see the bigger picture beyond their regular work.

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Build Their Judgement - Part 1

Tue, 13 Jun 2017 07:37:49 GMT

In this first part of our three-part series, we'll talk about "breaking down the walls" for your team members, so you help them understand how their role fits with the rest of the team, organisation, and the outside world.

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Design Thinking for Distributed Teams

Wed, 19 Apr 2017 03:58:17 GMT

Employee engagement is an important factor in the workplace, because an engaged workforce is a motivated workforce, and a motivated workforce is more productive. How do you design the ideal workplace in a distributed team? Ask your in-office workers and remote workers for help, and you'll be surprised by the depth and breadth of their ideas.

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Continuous Improvement in Distributed Teams

Thu, 30 Mar 2017 02:53:33 GMT

As a leader, you know the importance of constant, consistent, ongoing improvement in your systems, processes, and operations. You might be engaging your in-person team members in this continuous improvement, but are you fully involving your remote team members as well? They bring more diversity, offer novel insights, and fast-track your growth and evolution.

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Managing Conflict in Distributed Teams - Part Two

Wed, 15 Feb 2017 22:00:34 GMT

Conflicts are inevitable in any workplace, but can be particularly challenging in distributed teams. In the first episode of this two-part topic, we looked at how to prevent conflicts. But conflict is inevitable, so let's look at how to address and resolve it.

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Managing Conflict in Distributed Teams

Tue, 31 Jan 2017 10:27:17 GMT

Conflicts are inevitable in any workplace, but can be particularly challenging in distributed teams, where team members don't work in the same office. As a leader, it's important to understand these differences, so you can prevent conflicts before they occur if possible, and address them promptly when they do occur.

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Collaborative Overload

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 10:23:45 GMT

We now have so many ways to collaborate - faster, more efficiently, and with more people. But is collaboration always such a good thing? Too much of it can lead to collaborative overload, which stifles decision-making, puts pressure on key people in your team, and defeats the purpose of having a smart, diverse, team.

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How to Connect Out-Of-Office Workers In Person

Wed, 28 Sep 2016 02:27:05 GMT

We talk a lot about how to make out of office work effective. But there are still benefits to meeting in person - even if it only happens occasionally. In this episode, we look at various scenarios for in-person meetings, as well as their pros and cons.

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Future Trends For Out of Office Work

Thu, 25 Aug 2016 23:25:05 GMT

Today we’ll discuss some recent technology developments that are significant for the future of work in general, and out-of-office work in particular

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25 Reasons to Let Your Employees Work Out Of Office

Thu, 21 Jul 2016 04:45:04 GMT

If you're a leader or manager wondering whether to allow some of your team to work away from the office, we'll give you 25 reasons why it might be the right thing to do - for you, them, and your future success.

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Professional Development for Distributed Teams

Fri, 17 Jun 2016 05:10:24 GMT

Members of distributed teams value and expect opportunities for professional development just as much as in-office team members. As a leader or manager, you might need to be proactive and innovative to find ways to help accelerate the experience curve for your distributed team members.

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Managing External Experts

Fri, 15 Apr 2016 04:11:10 GMT

External workers (freelancers, contractors, consultants, gigsters) make up an increasing proportion of the workforce. Leading external workers presents both challenges and opportunities, and it's a leadership skill that will be increasingly valuable in our future.

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Global Teams At Work

Tue, 01 Mar 2016 06:29:51 GMT

In an increasingly connected world, it's important for leaders to understand the special dynamics of global teams, so they can reduce the perceived distance, manage time differences, and embrace diversity across cultures.

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A Day in the Life of an Out Of Office Worker

Mon, 25 Jan 2016 23:17:45 GMT

What will work look like in the near future? In this episode, we walk through a typical workday of a future Out of Office worker.

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The Workplace of the Future

Thu, 26 Nov 2015 05:10:30 GMT

For the last 200 years, the office with a permanent staff has been the default work environment of the knowledge worker. But it wasn’t in the past, and it’s not necessarily the best for the future. What would the workplace look like if offices weren't an option?

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How to Innovate with Distributed Teams

Fri, 23 Oct 2015 07:34:59 GMT

There's a common belief that innovation and synergy are weaker in distributed teams, because people don't bump into each other to spark great ideas. However, that's not necessarily true. It is possible, as long as you overcome the natural "out of sight, out of mind" bias against your remote workers.

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Out of Office Workspaces

Tue, 25 Aug 2015 03:55:01 GMT

Working from home is the most common method of working away from an office, but it’s not the only option. In this episode, we consider four different workspaces for Out of Office workers: the home office, public places like cafes and clubs, co-working spaces, and on the road.

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New Tools for Out of Office Workers

Tue, 21 Jul 2015 03:13:31 GMT

If you're working in a distributed team, you might already know about common tools and apps, such as Dropbox, Evernote, iCloud, GoToMeeting, Google Hangouts, Skype, Buffer, and Hootsuite. These are all wonderful tools, but there are also a whole host of other tools available. We're going to share some of them today.

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Four Key Workplace Trends That Influence Out of Office Work

Thu, 18 Jun 2015 10:16:19 GMT

There's no doubt telecommuting has increased, and that's just one part of the changing workplace. Faxes, paper, fixed working hours, desktop computers, landline phones, and LANs are still around, but they are gradually being overtaken by electronic documents, the Cloud, flexible working hours, laptops, smartphone, and WiFi. In this episode we look at four key workplace trends, and how they affect Out of Office workers and their leaders.

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Creating Connected Distributed Teams

Thu, 21 May 2015 02:48:14 GMT

Often, people in distributed teams don't have the same personal connections with remote team members as they have with people in the same office. This is natural, of course, but can be overcome. Creating better personal connections leads to more rewarding work, better collaboration, and higher productivity..

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Our Out of Office Stories

Thu, 30 Apr 2015 02:51:12 GMT

Gihan and Chris have 30+ combined years of experience working Out of Office. In this episode, they share their journeys, including successes and failures along the way.

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Transitioning To Out Of Office Work

Thu, 19 Mar 2015 04:16:36 GMT

One of the biggest challenges to Out of Office work happens right at the start, when you're making the transition to it. Learn how to manage yourself, your manager and your colleagues to make the transition smoother and more productive.

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7 Out Of Office Resolutions For The Coming Year

Thu, 22 Jan 2015 04:02:14 GMT

Be more effective this year with the Pomodoro Technique, 90-day projects, removing distractions, getting to Inbox Zero, using the Cloud and building your profile.

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Nine Things Successful People Do Differently

Thu, 18 Dec 2014 03:47:44 GMT

The old way of setting goals is to sit down every January and set your goals for the next 12 months. But that doesn't work anymore because the world is changing so fast. This means goals quickly become irrelevant and it's too easy to get sidetracked by other priorities. So, instead of setting 12-month goals, do 3-month or 90-day goals. This episode is based on a little book by Dr. Heidi Grant Halvorson about how to set and achieve goals.

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Switched Off

Thu, 20 Nov 2014 05:44:31 GMT

Out of Office workers are used to being connected and online most of the time. But there might be times when you want to "switch off" and be offline for an extended period. In this episode, we look at how to prepare for it, do it, and follow up effectively.

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5 Myths About Leading Distributed Teams

Sun, 28 Sep 2014 02:02:56 GMT

Many managers admit they don’t know how to manage and lead virtual teams effectively — particularly when it comes to trust, communication, managing deadlines, and achieving consensus in decision-making. In this episode, we address five common myths and offer suggestions and advice for how managers and leaders can overcome them.

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Three Other Out of Office Books

Wed, 27 Aug 2014 06:55:27 GMT

As the Out of Office trend continues, more authors have been writing about this lifestyle. In this episode, we review three other books in this area and compare them to our book.

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Cloud Computing For Out of Office Collaboration

Wed, 30 Jul 2014 13:29:52 GMT

Despite the explosive growth of cloud computing, few organisations are using it effectively for collaboration, especially with their Out of Office workers. In this episode, we share some practical tools to foster online collaboration.

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The Daily Routines of Out-Of-Office Geniuses

Wed, 11 Jun 2014 03:38:16 GMT

In this episode, we look at the daily working lives of great artists, writers, philosophers, and other geniuses - and apply them to Out of Office work.

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How Out of Office Workers Can Become Great Managers

Thu, 08 May 2014 09:38:17 GMT

Out of Office workers who aspire to management roles must work harder than their in-office colleagues to convince management they’re suitable for such roles. In this episode, we look at five skills the Gallup organisation identified for great managers, and show you how to demonstrate them as an Out of Office worker.

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Personal Success for Out of Office Workers

Wed, 16 Apr 2014 03:08:03 GMT

The Out of Office work style allows you to blend personal and professional success. In this episode, we give you some ideas for how to maximise this opportunity.

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Our Productivity Platform

Thu, 13 Mar 2014 03:56:43 GMT

There are lots of productivity tools, and in this episode we share our personal favourites. Everybody is different, so you'll have to discover what works best for you. But we hope that by seeing what we use, you'll be able to adapt them for your own productivity needs.

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Creating the Best Out of Office Workplace on Earth

Thu, 13 Feb 2014 11:13:24 GMT

The workplace - and what employees want from it - has changed over the years. We look at six factors from a Harvard Business Review report of the best workplace on Earth, and apply them to Out of Office work.

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Out of Office Goals for 2014

Thu, 16 Jan 2014 05:13:50 GMT

It's the beginning of the year, when people often make new year's resolutions, set goals or plan for the coming year. So, we're dedicating this podcast to suggesting a few goals or resolutions you might like to include in your plans for your Out of Office work style in 2014.

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Out of Office Trends for 2014

Thu, 12 Dec 2013 09:18:06 GMT

Let's look ahead to 2014, and see how trends in technology, society and the economy are affecting Out of Office work. In most cases, they are making this work easier, which is good news for employers, employees and entrepreneurs alike.

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Out of Office - Videoconferencing

Tue, 19 Nov 2013 06:05:36 GMT

Videoconferencing has come of age, and it's now a feasible, attractive and sometimes even preferable option for bringing people together. Let's look at the pros and cons, tools and principles for making it work.

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Out of Office - Benefits for Employers

Thu, 17 Oct 2013 11:37:45 GMT

Most of our discussion on this podcast has been about telecommuting from an employee2019s viewpoint. But today we2019re going to change our perspective, and consider it from the employer2019s point of view.

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BYOD: Bring Your Own Device/Disaster

Thu, 22 Aug 2013 04:49:26 GMT

As personal mobile devices continue to grow in popularity, organisations are grappling with the issue of how to allow employees to use them in the workplace. The Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) debate continues to rage. In this episode we present pros and cons, and then look at 10 principles for facilitating BYOD in your workplace.

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Head in the Clouds

Thu, 25 Jul 2013 13:43:07 GMT

Previously, we2019ve talked about the principles of Cloud Computing. Now let2019s look at some of the Cloud-based tools we use.

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25 Tips in 25 Minutes

Fri, 28 Jun 2013 02:47:17 GMT

In this podcast, we share 25 simple but effective tips for improving your Out of Office work style - in the areas of productivity, e-mail, reducing interruptions, flexibility, and online meetings.

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MOOCs and E-Learning

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 06:34:29 GMT

There's a growing trend towards online learning. In this episode, Chris shares his experience with doing an online course using popular course provider Coursera.

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The Out of Office Controversy

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 03:29:56 GMT

Last month, Yahoo's CEO Marissa Mayer made a ruling that all Yahoo staff need to be physically in the office - in other words, no more Out of Office work. The decision sparked off discussion, debate and arguments, both in the tech media and in mainstream media as well. Now that the dust is settling, we'll discuss some of the issues around this - including productivity, convenience, comfort and collaboration.

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Out of Office - Let's Take This Offline

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 02:51:48 GMT

Many online services help you to create new offline relationships and strengthen your existing relationships. In this episode, we explore a range of online tools that help you enrich your offline connections.

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Personal Branding

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 04:44:58 GMT

Whether we're employees or business owners, it's more important than ever before for us to create our personal brand.

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Out of Office - Trends 2013

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 13:26:15 GMT

We're nearing the end of another year, so it2019s time for our annual podcast episode about trends for the coming 12 months.

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Out of Office - a Month on the Road

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 02:14:11 GMT

We both spent time away from home over the last couple of months, so in this episode we share some of our experiences, including principles to help you plan your own business trips.

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Out of Office - Seven Habits

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 03:44:21 GMT

In this tribute to the late Steven Covey, we apply his seven habits of highly effective people to the context of Out of Office workers.

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Out of Office - Get Focussed

Sun, 01 Jul 2012 12:40:29 GMT

As Out of Office workers, we sometimes need to shut out the world in order to get stuff done. In this episode, we'll look at how you can choose the right environment, plan your work, and then do the work efficiently and productively.

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Out of Office - 2012 Update

Thu, 24 May 2012 23:23:32 GMT

A lot has changed in the last 6-12 months for Out of Office workers. In this episode, we review some of the changes, enhancements and new services available to make it even easier to use the Internet for greater freedom in your work life.

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Online Collaboration - Tools and Principles

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 02:56:50 GMT

On-line collaboration has some things in common with face-to-face collaboration, but it also has some important differences. If you and your team are working this way for the first time, you might not be aware of the potential pitfalls. In this episode, we share our six principles of on-line collaboration, and then work through a case study.

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Better, Faster, Stronger: Productivity Using the Cloud

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 02:54:59 GMT

We're bombarded with more information than ever before. In this podcast, we discuss how you can use the Cloud to control what comes in, manage it more efficiently and publish it more effectively.

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Outsourcing Using Talent Markets

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 11:40:37 GMT

Talent markets are Web sites that connect customers with freelance providers. In this podcast, we look at how you as a business owner can get best use from using these talent markets.

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Out of Office - Predictions for 2012

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 13:50:47 GMT

This is our annual predictions episode, where we look at what's coming up in the year ahead, this time with a focus on what it means for Out of Office work.

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The Year in Review

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 04:09:26 GMT

In this episode, we look back at the predictions we made at the start of 2011.

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Get More Freedom in Your Work Life

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 03:21:35 GMT

More and more people are tapping into the power of the Internet for greater freedom in their work life. We call this the Out of Office environment - and in this podcast we describe the three main scenarios.

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Ownership 2.0

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 04:42:43 GMT

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Writing a Book Together

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 04:07:46 GMT

Our book Out of Office is almost ready for publishing. In this episode, we shared our experiences of how we wrote this book, using many of the on-line collaboration tools we've discussed in the book itself.

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Working from a Home Office

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 02:51:45 GMT

More and more workers have the option to work from a home office, either part-time or full-time. In this episode, Chris shares what he has learned in over 10 years of being a full-time telecommuter.

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E-Mail Productivity

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 05:16:47 GMT

E-mail is 40 years old this year! Many people still grapple with it, but that doesn't have to be the case. So we're sharing our e-mail productivity ideas here.

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Protect Your On-Line Reputation

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 02:28:21 GMT

If you're not careful, it's easy to do silly things that harm your on-line reputation. We discuss some simple things you can do here to prevent that from happening!

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Get Smart

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 03:55:55 GMT

Mainstream media coverage is often sensationalised and biased. The Internet gives us unprecedented abilities to dig deeper, but only if we take that opportunity. We'll show you how ...

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Books in the 21st Century

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 03:02:12 GMT

The Internet has changed the way we buy and read books. If anything, there's been a resurgence in reading, because of increased availability to printed books, and new formats like e-books and audio books.

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Focal Point - Wikis

Thu, 17 Feb 2011 03:19:32 GMT

A wiki is a Web site that anybody can edit. Although this sounds dangerous, wikis can be very useful for organisations, both in a private and public way.

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The Top 10 Online Trends for 2011

Thu, 20 Jan 2011 03:07:04 GMT

Join us for our annual report on what we think will be the top on-line trends for the next 12 months.

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2010 - The Year In Review

Tue, 21 Dec 2010 05:50:13 GMT

In January we made 10 predictions about how the Internet would change our lives in 2010. In this episode, we look back at the year and report on our predictions.

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Out Of Office

Thu, 18 Nov 2010 02:33:13 GMT

In previous podcasts, we’ve talked about ways in which the Internet helps you work with people who aren’t in the same office, the same city or even the same time zone. Today we’re going to put a structure around that, and explain a number of options to help you use the Internet to get get more freedom in your work life.

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We Know Who You Are

Thu, 14 Oct 2010 03:03:29 GMT

We're sharing so much of our life on-line nowadays that organisations know a lot about us - with our without our knowledge or permission. Discover what they know about you, how they are using it, and what you can do to protect yourself from harm.

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Election 2010 - The Aftermath

Thu, 16 Sep 2010 03:14:20 GMT

Australia has a new parliament (finally!), but what does this mean for Internet and technology policy - particularly Internet censorship and the National Broadband Network?

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Election 2010

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 07:07:48 GMT

Australians go to the polls this weekend, Saturday August the 21st, for a General Election. So, we thought it would be timely to devote a podcast or two to the Election from an Internet perspective.

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Books, E-Books and the E-Publishing Revolution

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 05:49:51 GMT

E-books have finally come of age, thanks to new devices that make them easy, convenient and practical. Learn what's available for you as a consumer, author or publisher.

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Workshifting

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 07:04:54 GMT

More and more people have "no fixed office" - they work from home, cafes, or on the beach. Find out how to add more of this "workshifting" to your professional life.

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10 Things We Learned From Google

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 10:18:51 GMT

Google has had a big impact on our lives, not only by making it easier to find stuff, but also in changing the way we live, both in our personal and professional lives.

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Facebook’s Unfriendly Privacy

Wed, 09 Jun 2010 03:02:12 GMT

Facebook recently changed its privacy settings to make many more things public - without their users' permission - and made it ridiculously difficult for an ordinary person to opt out of this system.

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Internet Censorship in Australia: Recap and Update

Tue, 25 May 2010 04:53:46 GMT

The Australian government has delayed its controversial Internet censorship legislation - but the fight isn't over yet!

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The Digital Copyright Debate

Thu, 06 May 2010 06:23:01 GMT

Our digital society raises new issues for content publishers and users. Ordinary users want more choice, while publishers want to lock down their content to protect against piracy.

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We Know Where You Are

Thu, 22 Apr 2010 04:24:17 GMT

Location-based Internet services make our lives easier, but also pose some risks and dangers. In this episode, we look at ways of maximising the benefits while minimising the risks.

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Top Ten Internet Controversies of the Twenty-First Century

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 04:31:41 GMT

We present and discuss ten of the most controversial Internet stories of the last ten years.

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Feed The World

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 03:17:39 GMT

If you're publishing information on the Internet, how are you pushing it out regularly to people who are interested? Web feeds (blogs are the most common example) are a powerful option - even better than e-mail now, for a number of reasons.

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On-Line Collaboration: The Tools

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:20:29 GMT

In our previous podcast we discussed the principles of on-line collaboration. In this episode we look at some practical tools for doing this well.

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On-Line Collaboration: The Principles

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 13:06:24 GMT

The Internet has made it far easier to collaborate with others - your clients, suppliers, colleagues and even competitors. Here's how to start thinking about creating effective collaborations.

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Google vs Beijing

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 13:31:23 GMT

Google hit the headlines recently, publicly threatening to pull out of China after its Gmail servers were hacked. There's a lot more to this story than meets the eye, though; and we look at some of the motivations behind Google's threats, as well as explaining how this story affects you as an Internet user.

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Our Predictions for 2010

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 09:53:12 GMT

Chris and Gihan make 10 predictions about what's coming up in the next 12 months in Internet technology and use.

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2009 - The Year in Review

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 04:07:11 GMT

At the start of 2009 we made ten predictions for the year ahead. Join us for the final podcast of the year, where we look back at our predictions and report on how well - or badly! - we did.

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Personal Productivity 2.0

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 00:31:51 GMT

How do you stay on top of e-mail, Webbrowsing, Twitter, podcasts, and taking part in on-line communities?

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It's an Open and Shut Argument

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:42:29 GMT

It's the battle between two hip, smart and innovative technology companies: Google and Apple. Google is open, flexible and free; Apple is closed, tightly controlled and expensive. What happens when they clash, and which philosophy will win out in the long run?

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News Media or New Media?

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 04:19:49 GMT

Will the Internet kill journalism? It's not the first time the question has been asked, but it's become particularly relevant now. Join Chris and Gihan as they go head-to-head on this issue in our first Focal Point debate.

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New Rules for Humans - Part Two

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 08:58:58 GMT

This is the second of our two-part series commenting on Wired magazine's "new rules for highly evolved humans".

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New Rules for Humans - Part One

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 04:52:12 GMT

Wired magazine recently published its "new rules for highly evolved humans". We like some and hate some - so listen to our take.

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We Love Google

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 00:39:21 GMT

Google is the world's most popular search engine. But there's a lot more to Google than just searching. In this episode, Chris and Gihan share their top 10 Google tools.

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On-Line Music

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 11:57:33 GMT

If you're new to the world of getting music on-line rather than buying it on CD, listen to this podcast, which describes the current state of play with on-line music, both for purchase and free.

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Are You The Weakest Link?

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 07:41:52 GMT

Despite all the high-profile stories of viruses, scams and online security problems, technology really has improved our online security. But has it made our online lives safer? Maybe not, because now people are the weakest link in the security chain.

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The Internet Road Warrior

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 01:42:59 GMT

How easy is it to travel away from home and still do "business as usual"? Gihan did this in June with a month in Prague. Find out how he used the Internet to make it work.

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Web Search Upstarts

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 11:29:25 GMT

Many search engines have tried to knock Google off its perch as the clear leader in the search engine market. Most have failed, but two newcomers - Wolfram Alpha and Bing - might be giving it a run for its money.

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Technology Flops

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 14:14:57 GMT

Chris and Gihan review a list of technologies that promised big things, but failed to deliver on those promises.

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All A Twitter

Fri, 29 May 2009 04:48:38 GMT

Twitter is the latest Internet craze, but not everybody's convinced it's worthwhile - especially in your professional life. Join Gihan and Chris as they explain what it is, how it works and how to get the most out of it.

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The National Broadband Network

Mon, 11 May 2009 13:38:56 GMT

Will the Government's $43 billion project be money well spent? We discuss the pros and cons of the National Broadband Network.

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Free is the New Business Model

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 12:13:36 GMT

Web 2.0 takes publishing out of the hands of a few and puts it in the hands of the many. Is everything that's any good now free, and is everything that's free any good?

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Open Access

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 09:13:45 GMT

Although some government information is still clouded in secrecy, governments ARE increasingly using the Internet to give citizens more open access to some of their data.

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The Wild Web - Regulating the Internet

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 11:17:42 GMT

Government regulators are fighting a losing battle to gain control of online content and activities. How do you give people the freedom to express themselves while still protecting the rights of others?

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Cloud Computing

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 19:25:08 GMT

With more mobile Internet access, there are advantages to keep your software, services and data in the "cloud" - i.e. on the Internet - rather than on your own hard disk. But this also presents risks and challenges.

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The Digital Economy - Are They Serious?

Wed, 04 Feb 2009 12:26:14 GMT

The Australian Government and the new USA White House administration have both launched initiatives claiming to get in touch with their citizens via the Internet. But are they serious, or is it just window dressing for political purposes? Gihan and Chris discuss the pros and cons of the two governments' approaches so far.

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Predictions for 2009

Fri, 16 Jan 2009 07:51:45 GMT

Microblogging, crowdsourcing and online gaming - just three of the ten fearless predictions Gihan Perera and Chris Pudney make for 2009.

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Red Faces

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 02:32:09 GMT

It's the Silly Season, so be careful what you do! With camera phones, YouTube, Facebook and online communities, it's easier than ever for your most embarrassing moments to spread like wildfire on the Internet.

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Will Australia Censor the Internet (even more)?

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:42:00 GMT

The Australian Government is considering a controversial proposal to (further) censor the Internet for Australian Internet users. It's controversial because it's unworkable, ineffective and likely to cause more problems than it solves. Find out more about the issue as Chris and Gihan discuss both the technology and the politics behind the proposal.

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Think Local

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 11:38:25 GMT

Any time you use the Internet, you have to remember we live in an international community. Some Web sites cater for international users; others don't. In this podcast, Chris and Gihan talk about internationalisation (or should that be internationalization) on the Internet, and what you have to know to enhance your on-line experience.

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Contributing to Online Forums

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 10:54:49 GMT

It's in your best interests - as well as the interests of the group - to participate actively in online forums related to your expertise. Gihan and Chris discuss the do's and don'ts of taking part in on-line discussion groups.

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Tapping Into Online Forums

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 07:08:32 GMT

Online forums can be a rich source of knowledge and expertise. In this podcast, Chris and Gihan discuss the benefits of forums, how to find them and how to evaluate the advice you get from forum members.

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Phone a Friend - or Ask the Audience

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 04:56:07 GMT

In school, it's generally called cheating; but after school, it's allowed - and extremely valuable - to ask experts for advice. Chris and Gihan discuss how to tap into individual and collective expertise on-line.

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Comparison Shopping Online

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 06:36:28 GMT

One of the reasons that Internet business is booming is because of sophisticated online shopping comparison Web sites, that help consumers find the best bargains. In this issue, Chris and Gihan talk about the pros and cons of using these shopping comparison sites.

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Free Phone Calls - Skype and VoIP

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 07:24:12 GMT

Since its debut in 2002, Skype has changed the face of the Internet and the telephone system. But there's more to Skype than just free phone calls. Chris Pudney and Gihan Perera explore some of the other features - and even the dangers - of Skype and other Internet telephone technology.

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Find Your Market

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 07:50:43 GMT

How do you find profitable, responsive markets on the Internet? Most experts over-estimate their knowledge of what their customers want. In this episode, Chris and Gihan talk about simple, practical market research you can do before you invest time in new products and services.

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There's a Market for Everything

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 06:53:39 GMT

A Perth man recently sold his life on the on-line auction site eBay. Which just goes to show that there's probably a market for everything on the Internet! In this podcast, we show you how to do simple market research to discover the price people are willing to pay for your products on-line.

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Think Before You Write

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 04:48:07 GMT

It's easy to type and send a quick e-mail message without putting much thought into it. But have you considered that everything you e-mail may be recorded and used in evidence against you. In this podcast, Chris and Gihan talk about the importance of thinking carefully before starting to write, let alone before you press Send!

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Music on the Web

Thu, 29 May 2008 10:59:42 GMT

Chris has a large music collection, and for many years has used the Internet to help him build his collection. In this podcast, we talk about how he has used various music sites over the last 10 years, and how he also created a Web 2.0-like music community long before the phrase Web 2.0 came into being.

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The Wisdom of Crowds

Thu, 15 May 2008 06:01:56 GMT

Internet communities can be valuable sources of insight, ideas and information. Gihan and Chris discuss how to make the use of the "wisdom of crowds" in making better decisions, choosing providers and discovering new and interesting opportunities.

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Focal Point - Always On

Thu, 01 May 2008 09:08:00 GMT

How do you manage your time and maintain your sanity in today's "Always on, always connected" world? Gihan and Chris talk about three broad principles that you can apply to your own unique circumstances.

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Focal Point - Back to the Future

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 11:47:38 GMT

One of our friends, Kathleen Franklyn, just gave birth to a baby girl, Isobel Ann. What will the Internet look like when Isobel turns 21? Gihan and Chris discuss the future of the Internet by looking at the past, turning the clock back 21 years to when they first started using the Internet.

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Focal Point - The E-Mail Tax

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 11:35:09 GMT

One suggestion to combat the scourge of junk e-mail is to charge a small fee on every e-mail sent. The United States Congress will pass this into law from 1st July 2008, but the rest of the world is up in arms at the prospect. What are the facts, or is this just a cruel April Fool's joke? Join Chris and Gihan as they discuss the pros and cons of this controversial proposal.

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Think For Yourself

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 11:11:39 GMT

How do you evaluate information on the Internet with a more critical and skeptical mind? Gihan and Chris share some principles for sharpening your thinking, especially when looking at other people's claims on the Internet.

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Focal Point - Creating Authority

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 21:54:25 GMT

You might be an authority in some area of expertise, but how do you SHOW that authority on-line, especially when you're competing with so much rubbish out there? In this episode, Chris and Gihan talk about how to create authority on the Internet.

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It Must Be True - I Saw It On The Internet

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 02:40:25 GMT

With so much information available on the Internet, how do you assess whether something you see is authoritative, credible or even just plain true? Chris and Gihan discuss one rule of thumb that will get you 80% of the way there, and then suggest how to dig deeper to be even surer.

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Focal Point - Election Follow-Up

Thu, 07 Feb 2008 10:29:08 GMT

In November 2007, Gihan and Chris talked about their hopes and expectations for political parties to use the Internet effectively in the Australian Federal Election. In this podcast, we follow up with our verdict on who performed well, and how we can all learn from it.

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Copyright and Copyleft

Thu, 24 Jan 2008 14:45:46 GMT

Chris Pudney and Gihan Perera discuss the do's and don'ts of copyright of digital content on the Internet - including music, videos, e-books, graphics and software copyright.

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Internet Predictions for 2008

Thu, 10 Jan 2008 08:22:00 GMT

What will the new year bring on the Internet? Chris Pudney and Gihan Perera review some tech predictions from 2007, and make their own forecasts about what's coming in 2008.

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Focal Point - Shopping Security

Thu, 20 Dec 2007 10:43:37 GMT

Internet retail sales will be at their biggest this Christmas season. Do you know how to shop safely on-line? Chris and Gihan discuss the facts, fears and fiction about on-line shopping, so you can shop safely and securely all year round.

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Social Networking

Thu, 06 Dec 2007 08:47:26 GMT

Have you tapped into the social networking buzz, with LinkedIn, Facebook and mySpace? Chris Pudney and Gihan Perera help you understand these popular social networking services, and how to tap into them in your personal and professional life.

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The Australian Federal Election and the Internet

Thu, 22 Nov 2007 10:24:48 GMT

In Australia, a Federal election is just around the corner - perhapsthe first in Australia where a mature Internet might have an influenceon the result. Chris Pudney and Gihan Perera talk about the lead-up tothe election, and rate the major political parties on their use of theInternet during the campaign.

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Focal Point - Social Bookmarking

Thu, 11 Oct 2007 11:14:18 GMT

You've got a Web site or a blog, but is it getting "dugg"? And is it "del.icio.us"? These are just two of the services promoting "social bookmarking". Listen to Chris Pudney and Gihan Perera discuss this important new trend on the Web, and learn how to use it to improve your Internet research skills and your business position on-line.

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Focal Point - Information Feeds

Thu, 20 Sep 2007 09:27:37 GMT

If you're suffering from information overload, that's good! Your clients and customers expect you to take information, filter it, and present it in relevant, meaningful ways for them. But how do you do this without collapsing under the weight of all that information? Chris and Gihan talk about ways to gather and process relevant information easily, while ignoring the mass of irrelevant junk on the Internet.

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YouTube and the Politician

Thu, 06 Sep 2007 16:05:57 GMT

Get a life. With the interactive Web 2.0 world, it's not enough to make a token effort to be in the "in crowd" - as Australian Prime Minister John Howard discovered after his first lame foray into on-line video. Learn why he got it wrong, and how you can avoid the same mistake.

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Focal Point - Wikipedia

Thu, 23 Aug 2007 11:58:03 GMT

Wikipedia, the world's free on-line encyclopedia, is a success story in the power of Web 2.0: Community collaboration to build a free resource to serve the Internet community in return. Gihan and Chris talk about the site, the concept and the ways you can take part in the Wikipedia experience.

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Focal Point - Phishing

Thu, 02 Aug 2007 22:58:13 GMT

Protect yourself from Internet scammers! The increasingly common scam of "phishing" takes advantage of people's implicit trust in authority and their fear of financial loss. Learn what it is and how to protect yourself from it.

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Focal Point - eBay

Thu, 12 Jul 2007 05:55:55 GMT

eBay is more than just a Web site for consumers to sell their unwanted goods. It's now a multi-billion dollar marketplace, and a viable distribution outlet for any on-line business.

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What is Web 2.0?

Thu, 07 Jun 2007 04:12:58 GMT

Just what is Web 2.0 - the phenomenon sweeping the Internet? Chris and Gihan give you the big picture overview - explaining the principles of Web 2.0 and how to change your thinking to take advantage of it.

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Focal Point - Flickr.com

Mon, 21 May 2007 03:28:12 GMT

Learn how to use Flickr.com, one of the world's leading photo-sharing sites, in your personal and professional life. Chris and Gihan share tips about loading photos, making them accessible to others, and managing copyright issues.

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Google, Privacy and You

Thu, 03 May 2007 03:38:23 GMT

Are you a private person? Really - are you sure? The Internet makes it so much easier for people to find out about you, your lifestyle and your habits. Chris and Gihan talk about how you could be exposing yourself (so to speak!) to a world-wide Internet audience.

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Be An Affiliate

Thu, 12 Apr 2007 05:28:34 GMT

Even if you don't have your own products to sell, you can become an "affiliate" to sell other people's products. Chris and Gihan talk about the pros and cons of affiliate marketing.

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Outsourcing - The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

Tue, 27 Mar 2007 08:24:31 GMT

A couple of weeks ago, an article in the Sydney Morning Herald asked whether computer science was dead. In this week's podcast, Gihan and Chris ponder the question and talk about the growing trend of outsourcing IT services. Is it really such a bad thing, and can you take advantage of it in your business?

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Blogging - The New Wave

Mon, 12 Mar 2007 02:55:18 GMT

In the last two years, everybody's been talking about blogs. In this chat, Chris and Gihan talk about their blogs - why they create them, how they update them, and what value they create on the Internet.

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