Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Augie's Blog 101

My name is Augustine Koomson, originally from Ghana, West Africa and currently residing at Sayreville in central New Jersey with my sweet and over active family. Yep, a feisty three year old son and a one and a half year old daughter bent on outdoing the entire family put together.

This is my seventh class at BU towards the MS. project management degree.
My background is in architecture and presently work for a mid-size design firm that specializes in corporate interiors and facility master planning. On a number of my recent projects client's have requested for open plans in a bid to increase interaction and collaboration.
How then do we deal with privacy and distraction. I believe I'm not alone. Please share your experiences and thoughts.
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19 comments:

  1. John KaufmanJanuary 19, 2012 at 9:23 PM

    Hi Augie,

    Good to see you in another class. Good start on the blog but perhaps you could add some picture when you get a chance, It would be great to see a face associated with that familiar name. Good luck in class and I look foward to working with you.

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    1. AugustineJanuary 21, 2012 at 4:26 AM

      Great to see you John. This is about our third class together.Thanks for your input.Advice well taken. Finally nice to literally see each other.
      All the best as well

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    2. John KaufmanJanuary 22, 2012 at 1:28 PM

      Much Better Augie,

      I really like your layout and the updates you added. Great work!

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  2. William "Kenneth" PilcherJanuary 20, 2012 at 2:05 PM

    Hi Augie,

    I recalled posting on your blog yesterday so it may be most useful to the facilitator if you allowed the blog setting to display archieve comments from classmates. Take care and look forward to working with you.

    Kenneth Pilcher

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    1. AugustineJanuary 21, 2012 at 4:36 AM

      Hello Kenneth,
      Thanks for your feedback.I never got the chance to improve on my initial blog post because the little girl had a medical emergency. Being in and out of emergency rooms since Thursday night.
      Got to get back.
      Thanks again and looking forward to learning from you

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 20, 2012 at 2:51 PM

    Hi Augie,

    I like the simplicity and neatness of your blog. “Augie’s Blog 101” is a perfect title for your first blog.

    New Jersey must be a nice place to live. I also live on the East Coast in New Hampshire.

    Susie McElroy-Wong

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    1. AugustineJanuary 21, 2012 at 4:47 AM

      Hello Susie,
      Jersey was great until this morning. Snow all over. Its nice and refreshing for a change.But i hope we avoid the crippling storms this season.
      This being my maiden blog, it was simple to avoid messing things up. Check these revisions up and let me know your thoughts
      Good luck in class and hope to learn from you

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  4. Robert ChristisonJanuary 20, 2012 at 10:13 PM

    Augie,

    Look forward to working with you during this upcoming session. I would suggest you add just a little color to the your blog.

    It was only 15 years ago that I had a 3 year old:)...Enjoy the journey!!

    Robert

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    1. AugustineJanuary 21, 2012 at 4:55 AM

      Hello Robert,
      Finally got to refine my initial blog. "How do you like it now?".
      Besides E-Commerce, i also get to tap into your parenting experiences.
      All the best in class and thanks for your feedback

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    2. Robert ChristisonJanuary 21, 2012 at 7:30 AM

      Augie,

      Nice touch...just like one of those makeover TV shows:)!!

      Robert

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  5. MariJanuary 21, 2012 at 8:34 AM

    Hi Augie,

    Growing up I was very interested in arquitecture, but then went towards banking. I love banking, but I'm still attracted to arquitecture. I like your new blog :)

    Good luck!

    Maria

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  6. Ed SkowronskiJanuary 21, 2012 at 11:05 AM

    Hi Augie,

    I too live in NJ. I am in Sparta right on top of Sparta mountain. This is the 2nd highest elevation in NJ and sitting on about 10" of snow.

    I really like the background of your blog - it works well.

    Architecture is a great background but very difficult to apprentice and find work.

    Look forward working with you in this class!

    -Ed S.

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  7. AnonymousJanuary 21, 2012 at 11:43 AM

    Hi Augie,

    I can see the improvement in your blog! A little bit of color and some pictures make a huge difference!

    Best of luck in the class and looking forward to work with you!

    Regards,

    Orlando S.

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  8. Rita C. HaJanuary 21, 2012 at 3:11 PM

    Hi Augie,
    I live not far from you. Nice to meet you.
    Recalling from your last screen, this renewal is not 101 any more. Nice enhancement!
    Rita.

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  9. CandiceJanuary 21, 2012 at 4:08 PM

    Hi Augie!

    I love the tecture and detail of your background! Where did you find it? This is also my 7th course in the MSPM Program. 1 year down woo hoo! Sounds like you are busy at work, but even more busy with your family. Kudos to you. Thanks for sharing and I look forward to working with you throughout this course.

    - Candice

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  10. KristinJanuary 21, 2012 at 7:27 PM

    Hi Augie,
    I love the name of your blog! How are you liking the classes at BU? I see that you were able to find a few things to personalize your blog background. Nice job!
    Kristin

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  11. William "Kenneth" PilcherJanuary 21, 2012 at 10:27 PM

    Augie,

    In contrast to your first blog creation, this is wonderful. I love the picture you picked for the background, its interested, complicated and visually rich. It is also great to see a picture of you. My uncle, Doug Bryant and his wife Ann were baptist missionaries in Ghana for nearly 30 years and just returned back to the US to live in retirement in South Carolina. They love your country. Great getting to know you and look forward to working with you.

    Kenneth Pilcher

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  12. AnonymousJanuary 22, 2012 at 5:21 AM

    Hi Augie,
    I like all the changes that you made to your blog. The new format is much more appealing as well as the design and layout. The colors that you chose are perfect and goes well with the overall blog

    Susie McElroy-Wong

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  13. JakeJanuary 22, 2012 at 7:10 AM

    Hi Augie,
    Great to meet you. I like your format and clean look of your blog. I would suggest some links or photos of jobs you've done or work you admire. I've found architects have their own unique style and with your Ghana roots, I' be curious to see what appeals to you. My best friend is an architect and I actually put the privacy and distraction question to him since he deals with these issues as well.
    He recommends and I'm seeing it more and more in corporate NYC that as long as their are break-out rooms for quiet or private calls and spaces for group discussion, the open floor plans lend to better collaboration and working relationships. Even Billionare Mike Bloomberg sits on the floor in open cubicles when he is at the Bloomberg Corp Offices.
    Good Luck with the plans and I look forward to learning more.
    Best,
    Jake

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