Digital Nomads: Telecommuting in a Cubicle World

While the concept of working remotely isn’t new, the advancement of web based technologies and faster internet speeds has made it possible to remove many of the barriers associated with this somewhat controversial idea. In this brief talk I will touch on the diminishing constraints as well as the vast affordances that come with making this type of flexible work arrangement a lifestyle.

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1. Hello!
2. Brian Kelson Experience Designer // Mood Media Nerd Extraordinaire Lover-of-Life @bkelson
3. DIGITAL NOMADS: Telecommuting in a Cubicle World
4. Goals for This Talk? Yes: No: - Open your minds - Benefits / Challenges - Debunk misconceptions - Remote is for everyone - You’ll be left behind - You’re missing it
7. What’s Missing?
8. Trust & Respect
9. High School College Hall Pass Attendance Record Evil Glares Self - Managed Freedom Results Based
10. On-Site Workforce Remote Team Hall Pass Attendance Record Evil Glares Self - Managed Freedom Results Based
11. “Work / Life Balance” WORK LIFE
12. “Work-Life Coexistence” WORK LIFE
13. “Time Pollution” Productivity Waste
15. Total # of Commuters in the U.S. LIFE 128.3 million http://www.statisticbrain.com/commute-statistics/
16. Total # of “Stretch” Commuters in the U.S. LIFE 3.3 million (over 50 miles per day) http://www.statisticbrain.com/commute-statistics/
17. Average One-Way Commute Time LIFE 24.5 Minutes http://www.treehugger.com/cars/average-commute-times-usa-interactive-map.html
18. LIFE 12,740 Minutes
19. LIFE 212.3 Hours
20. LIFE 5.3 Work Weeks
21. Average One-Way Commute Time (Charlotte) LIFE 30 Minutes http://www.treehugger.com/cars/average-commute-times-usa-interactive-map.html
22. LIFE 15,600 Minutes
23. LIFE 260 Hours
24. LIFE 6.5 Work Weeks
25. Some Benefits For Employer: For Employee: - Enthusiastic Involvement - Longevity - Pick from the Best - Work around your life - Better focus / quality - Lower Stress
26. Some Requirements From Employer: From Employee: - A lot more trust - Lose some control - Better communication - Earn / maintain trust - Be the best - Better communication
27. Some Challenges For Employer: For Employee: - Inconsistent speeds - Live meetings - Time zones - Inconsistent speeds - Out of the loop - Remote testing
28. LIFE
29. LIFE
30. LIFE Time is more valuable than money. You can get more money, but you can’t get more time. ” “
31. Thank You! ! @bkelson