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Remote Work: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

About the challenges of working remotely, and how to overcome them.

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Ernesto García

September 01, 2016

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Transcript

  1. Remote Work #9punto5 Valdivia 2016 Ernesto García @gnapse The Good

    The Bad The Ugly a n d
  2. None
  3. None
  4. None

  5. Workspace

  6. the dream

  7. the cruel reality the cruel reality

  8. ONE DOES NOT SIMPLY WORK FROM HOME WITHOUT DISTRACTIONS ONE

    DOES NOT SIMPLY WORK FROM HOME WITHOUT DISTRACTIONS

  9. have a dedicated workspace

  10. close the door!

  11. use headphones use headphones

  12. consider a co-working space I’m told Valdivia is great for

    that

  13. define a work schedule

  14. stick to it! define a work schedule

  15. Workspace • Have a dedicated workspace • Make it clear

    that you’re working • Define a work schedule • Consider a co-working space

  16. Communication

  17. encourage frequent audio & video calls

  18. keep an eye on audio quality

  19. keep an eye on audio quality and ambient noise too!

  20. problems with multi-cultural teams Lost in Translation

  21. • Talk slowly and clearly • Avoid culture-specific jargon •

    Avoid sarcasm • Use emojis freely

  22. maximize timezone overlap

  23. rotate meeting times

  24. encourage appreciate off-schedule efforts

  25. • Use audio and video, not just chat • Be

    aware of cultural diversity • Timezone difference is an issue Communication

  26. Team Building

  27. WORKING FROM HOME? YEAH SURE! WORKING FROM HOME? YEAH SURE!

    RIP

  28. assume people think you’re a slacker DON’T assume people think

    you’re a slacker DON’T

  29. compensate working extra hours DON’T compensate working extra hours

  30. feel guilty for all the perks of working remotely DON’T

  31. promote a culture of trust and freedom (transparency is key)

    DO

  32. evaluate performance and results (not worked hours) DO

  33. anyone can work remotely not just people from out of

    town

  34. gather your team together once or twice a year

  35. not just working together but also having fun together

  36. Team Building • Transparency is key • Build trust and

    give freedom • Evaluate based on results • Anyone can work remotely • Organize in-person team meetings

  37. Thanks! @gnapse