The knock-on effect of the WHO declaring COVID-19 as a pandemic is significant.

While many businesses are telling staff to work from home, the reality is everyone doesn’t do it well. For instance, research from Cardiff University report 39% or remote workers work longer hours to complete their work!!!

Mindset is important. Remote working is not something you do:

❌ In your pyjamas

❌ In bed

❌ At the kitchen table

Remote working is a massive opportunity to get more done, but sadly it will be a costly wasted opportunity in a lot of cases.

People who fail at remote working waste time by:

❌ Being distracted

❌ Procrastinating

❌ Not being accountable

❌ Wondering what happened to the day

It’s little wonder Buffer reported how 22% of remote workers find it hard to unplug after work!!!

Two critical elements to remote working are the individuals' personal productivity (are they effective) and the tools to communicate/collaborate. A lot of people get caught up in which tool is better. While there'll always be a shinier object, I believe the best tool is the one you currently have (especially in the current climate) and the focus should be on using them well.

🙋 How well do you measure up to these 13 points in the Effective Remote Working Checklist?

Have a dedicated workspace that is comfortable & uncluttered
Determine the tools required to communicate & collaborate with the team
Ensure you have the necessary technology & security clearance to do your job
Establish protocols for staying visible with your team & manager by communicating & collaborating honestly & frequently
You’ll need to be good at eliminating distractions
Get comfortable with working alone
Leverage timeboxing to drive specific outcomes
Understand your peak energy times (it might be different than it is in the office)
Don’t fall victim to procrastination
Be deliberate about the hours you work
Ensure company protocols for data backup & storage are followed
Each day measure what you achieved versus the plan versus expectations & determine what you’ll do differently
Exercise & eat healthy (don’t let the fridge become your best friend…)

Do you need help with remote working?

I’ve been a remote worker for 5 years. Trust me, I know how to do it well!!!

If you can’t afford to lose productivity, then purchase my Remote Working FastTrack coaching program from which you’ll:

✔️ See results within the first day

✔️ Minimise distractions & procrastination

✔️ Be focused delivering outcomes from your daily schedule & weekly plan

✔️ Have a sense of achievement each day

✔️ Be visible & transparent with your team & manager

You guessed it the coaching is delivered remotely via Zoom or Skype to anywhere in the world!!!

Call me on +61 417 424 730 or email me at glenn@glenntranter.com to reserve your place to hit the ground running.