IGOR judges the fourth IAUR GXT, The Future of the Body in 2044

We were delighted to be invited by the Australian National University (ANU) on July 18th 2014, to judge the Fourth Annual International Alliance of Research Universities (IARU) Global Cross-Disciplinary Tournament (GXT), a student driven event that promotes cross-disciplinary and cross-cultural teamwork. The tournament brings teams of undergraduate students from across the world, to produce innovative (and implementable) solutions for issues the world will face in the future. The topic for 2014 was ‘The Future of the Body’, and IGOR had much to offer this topic.

We were fascinated to hear the solutions offered by some of the worlds brightest students from the ANU, the University of Cambridge, the University of Copenhagen, the University of Oxford, Peking University, the National University of Singapore and the University of Tokyo.

The five teams offered five unique perspectives, embracing the challenge of projecting their vision out to 2044, the innovation and viability of the ideas were stimulating; we heard brilliant solutions for the growing issue of academic doping, website enabled solutions for mental health in the workplace, diffusion of 3D printing technology for health solutions in developing countries, and bold solutions for mental rehabilitation in criminal sentencing. The one that really captured IGOR’s imagination was the development of smart technologies to enable independent living in our aging western populations.

IGOR would welcome any one of the 25 participants of the fourth IARU GXT to spend some more time with IGOR, and we look forward to hearing the highlights of these outstanding young men and women’s career over the next 30 years.

IGOR continues to support LEGACY WEEK

The beginning of September saw the Canberra IGOR office put to good use again for a second year, to coordinate the many volunteers including ADFA Cadets, eager to assist in raising funds for the families of veterans. Thanks to the generosity of visitors, businesses and residents of Manuka, Legacy Week was a great success.

IGOR & The Building Leadership Simulation Centre

In large construction projects, such as this skyscraper in Melbourne, cranes are essential. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

IGOR has been invited to visit the Building Leadership Simulation Centre (BLSC) in Melbourne, Victoria this month.

The BLSC is a world leading capability in simulation for Australia. It represents a quantum leap for training in the building and construction industry in Australia. With state-of-the-art simulation technology, the BLSC is designed to assist the building industry deliver construction projects in a safer, quicker and more cost effective way.

The facility immerses construction teams in a virtual worksite to target
decision-making, problem-solving and leadership skills. Participants
confront the challenges faced on a real building site but without the
risks of delays, defects, cost blow outs or injuries.

IGOR’s experience in establishing valid and effective simulation training and our depth of knowledge in leadership development, translates to a fertile relationship between IGOR and this world leading centre.

IGOR and HVHF, Strategic Partners

IGOR Australia and HVHF Sciences, North America have established a strong strategic partnership.

IGOR and HVHF together have the capability to bring great benefit to their respective clients.

Combining the strength of IGOR’s experience to construct systems that enhance human capability along with HVHF’s specialized Human Factors knowledge to minimize the likelihood of catastrophic & costly errors and maximize the likelihood of successful outcomes in mission critical environments, means that HVHF’s and IGOR’s current and future clients have a broader and deeper capability to draw upon.

Fresh Thinking and new perspectives now available to our Australian and North American clients.

Projects between our allied countries now tackled more comprehensively.

Faster Turnarounds for projects, as we now deliver the full 24 hours a day.

IGOR on the AWPA Research Panel

IGOR is pleased to announce it has been selected as a preferred tenderer to provide Research and Consulting support to the Australian Workforce and Productivity Agency (AWPA) in the Australian  Department of Industry, Innovation, Science, Research and Tertiary Education (DIISRTE).

 

 

IGOR supports ADF Joint Evaluation

IGOR has commenced work in support of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) to generate a hub of expertise in the analysis of military operations and exercises. The first study assigned will support Ex TS 13.

IGOR will assist with the design and development of planning tools, monitoring and evaluation frameworks, indicators of progress and measures of effectiveness for Exercise Talisman Saber 2013 (TS 13). TS 13 is a bilateral Australian and United States of America exercises conducted in Australia to practice combined task force (CTF) operations in a mid intensity high-end war-fighting environment.

Two of the IGOR team have been assigned to kick this project off, both have a background in military exercises and operations and a deep understanding of the dynamics of complex systems analysis and evaluation. The men and women of the ADF and US armed forces can be confident evaluation and feedback from this exercise is going to be thorough.

Australian Army soldiers conducting a foot patrol during a joint training exercise with US forces in Shoalwater Bay (2007). (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

IGOR seeks Global Strategic Partners

In 7 years IGOR’s team has established an Australian national Human Science capability and a virtual international presence. IGOR is one proud Australian company !

As IGOR enters 2013 we are keen to build on and strengthen this Australian capability by forming strong Strategic Partner relationships across the Globe; in North America, Hong Kong, China, Singapore, New Zealand and India.

Stay Tuned !!

IGOR invited to deliver HF workshop at CeBIT 2013

IGOR has been invited to deliver a timely workshop; “Modifying the workforce to Accommodate the Changing Workforce Demographic” at CeBIT Global Conference 2013 in Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre on 28th May 2013.

CeBIT is the largest information technology trade show in the world targeted to industry professionals. Organized by Deutsche Messe, AG, Hannover, Germany, www.cebit.de.

IGOR’s workshop will address how to modify the workplaces common in the supply chain and logistics industry to accommodate changing workforce demographics in Australia. It is forecast that by 2055 the number of people aged over 65 will almost double. By 2020 about 85 % of labour market growth will come from people over the age of 45. Economic well being, for both governments and individual businesses, depends on keeping older workers employed. Companies that fail to address the ageing workforce issue risk future staff and skill shortages, and any competitive edge they now enjoy. While most employers are aware of the demographic shift underway and the kinds of actions they need to be prepared for, very few have actually implemented the necessary changes. This workshop will show that by reviewing the factors influencing the current workforce demographics, exploring causal factors of fatigue, mistakes and accidents in the workplace, identifying how problem areas in the work environment can be modified and discussing key considerations to upgrade work place space, attendees can establish a strategic workplace plan.

If you will be at CeBIT 2013 please come and say hello on Tuesday 28th May.

 

 

 

A crowded exhibition hall during CeBIT 2000. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

 

Welcome to Hayley Carberry

As we start 2013 we are very excited to welcome another Human Systems Scientist to the IGOR team; Ms Hayley Carberry.

Hayley brings 11 years experience supporting the Australian Defence Organisation developing Operational Analysis capability and Systems analysis tools and techniques. She has experience developing capability for industry as well as Australian National Security organisations.

Hayley holds an Honours degree in Software Engineering and is currently working towards a Master of Science. She has applied her knowledge in Information Technology from operations research to simulation projects. She has unique experience in conducting operational and capability level evaluation as well as designing, developing and delivering decision support tools, including forecasting and schedule modelling.

Welcome Dr Tony Dekker

We are very excited to welcome Dr Tony Dekker to the IGOR Team.

Anthony (Tony) Dekker joins the IGOR Human Science Team as a Senior Human Systems Analyst.

Tony graduated with a PhD from the University of Tasmania in 1991. He has worked as an academic and as an applied researcher in Singapore and Australia, and most recently spent 17 years at the Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO), working with a range of Defence clients.

Tony has experience with several different kinds of organisational analysis, and has contributed to the state of the art in Social Network Analysis and Agent-Based Modelling of human behaviour.  He has a background in software tool development, operations research, survey design, and statistical analysis.  In 2012, Tony was appointed a Fellow of the Modelling and Simulation Society of Australia and New Zealand (MSSANZ).

Tony’s interests include reading and writing, and he has written a children’s picture book, “Penguin.”