Remote Work: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

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

Transcript

1. Remote Work #9punto5 Valdivia 2016 Ernesto García @gnapse The Good The Bad The Ugly a n d
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