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REMOTE WORK

One article estimated that globally just 6 years ago 38.8 percent of workers were remote.

That percentage is predicted to increase to 42.5 percent by 2022.

Working from home isn’t a new concept. Everything from seamstresses to doctors have had businesses in their homes. Remote workers is the new name for working from home and it isn’t going anywhere any time soon.

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BUILDING A SUCCESSFUL TEAM

Set a Schedule

Determine how and when you will meet as a team.

Set a Expectations

Outline the expectations ahead of time.

Where to Share

Set up a place to share to your work.

Relationships

Develop a plan to get to know your team.

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SET A SCHEDULE

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WHY IS SETTING A SCHEDULE IMPORTANT?

It establishes a routine.

Prevents miscommunication over meeting times.

Give the team ample time to prepare.

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WHAT ISSUES COULD COME UP WHEN SETTING A SCHEDULE?

Different platforms

Time Zones

Decide what meeting platform will be used.

Be mindful of the time difference and try to schedule meetings that are convenient for everyone.

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SET EXPECTATION

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EXPECTATIONS SHOULD BE CLEAR GUIDELINES FOR HOW THE MEETINGS WILL RUN

Establishes a routine

Saves time

Improves communication

Establishes the baseline requirements for work and time.

A way to hold team members accountable.

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Great achievements are the result of great expectations.

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What are some expectations you would want on your team?

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WHERE

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Google Drive

FileShare

DropBox

NextCloud

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RELATIONSHIPS

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IT’S EASIER TO GET TO KNOW SOMEONE WHEN YOU SEE THEM FACE TO FACE.

IT’S HARDER ONLINE, BUT NOT IMPOSSIBLE.

In-person:

Go to lunch with a coworker
Office competitions
Chit-chat over morning coffee

How can this be accomplished online?

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BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS WITH YOUR TEAM MEMBERS SHOULD BE JUST AS IMPORTANT AS THEY WORK YOU DO TOGETHER. HERE ARE JUST A FEW IDEAS TO GET YOU STARTED.

Set up an informal channel

Establish a place team members can communicate informally, like a private Facebook group or Whatsapp.

Office competitions

Annual meet ups

This could be something as simple as, who had the best holiday decorations or the coolest coffee mug.

If it’s possible, plan to meet in person once a year. If not, then set up virtual conferences so everyone has a way to feel connected.

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