The "Always Be X" of Remote Working

Everything I've learnt about remote working in 8 months

Transcript

1. The “Always be X” Of Remote Working Mike Bell (@mikebell_)
2. Hi! I’m Mike Bell (@mikebell_)
3. Senior Developer for Convivio a fully distributed web agency.
4. London, Brighton, Manchester, Birmingham, Newcastle More staff outside London! We take remote working seriously.
5. This is what 8 months of remote working has taught me.
6. Make sure your laptop is always charged Always be charging
7. Cables, all of them. HDMI / USB A to B / Display Port to X Always be carrying…
8. You never know when you’ll next get chance! Always be toileting
9. Just because your remote it’s no excuse to be late! Always be on time
10. Bring water and snacks wherever you are. Healthy snacks a plus Always be snacking
11. Coffeeshops are business too Always be not this guy
12. Respect the businesses you use Pay for your time in drinks and food Always be buying things
13. Don’t forget to say please and thankful. The effect on others and yourself is great. Always be thankful
14. IEMs or noise cancelling headphones are a must Always be plugged in
15. Make sure your home office is perfect your going to spend a lot of time there. Always be comfortable
16. Find someone to co-work with at least once a week. Helps to prevent cabin fever. Always be co-working
17. Have a problem? Tell someone. Get help sooner rather than later. Always be communicating
18. Find events that interest you and go. Meet new people. Always be attending
19. Healthy body leads to a healthy mind. Far too easy to sit at home and do nothing. Always be exercising
20. Paracetamol, Ibuprofen, you name it I’ve got it. Always be a legal drug mule
21. Regular breaks clear your head. Always be … taking a break
22. Avoid typing notes find a wall and use it. Always be post it noting… ??? sorry
23. No one wants to get wet in lovely Manchester weather. Always be umbrellering
24. Announce to colleagues when your around or not. Always be say hi and goodbye
25. Any questions? And with that Goodbye!