Remote working by LinkedIn

When corona virus started to spread around the world, LinkedIn decided to "give away" a training for free. A way of inspiring us how to become better at Remote Working. Directly from LinkedIn Learning - the professional development business course link "Remote Working": Setting Yourself and your Teams up for Success. See my short exformative summary from two of the courses below...

The starting course is:
Tips for Working Remotely by Todd Dewett

Plan your work day

Which tasks absolutely have to be done?

What, if anything, is behind schedule?

What´s the most important work in front of you?

Where do you expect the most challenges?

Establishing a dedicated workspace

Natural light

Noise control

Good temperature

Quality chair and specific desk

Make your workspace personal

Staying focused while working remotely

Respect work time

Avoid distractions

Check email sparingly (sparsamt)

Keep "office" hours

Keep distractions out of sight

Remember lunch

Establish a flexible remote work routine

Plan your day out (5 minutes every morning)

Take intentional breaks

When you get stuck - try something new!

Staying in touch

Decide how you will monitor all relevant electronic connections

Build the habit of using proactive messaging

Inform coworker when you have a busy day ahead

Communicate beyond (use phone/video/F-2-F)

Using technology to build connections

Having a reliable power supply

Quality Wi-Fi

Computer backup

Secure connections

Videoconferencing platform

Text and instant messaging

Group collaboration platform

Giving and receiving feedback remotely

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Rule #1, using text or chat can be problematic.

The best form of feedback is F-2-F (or via video/phone)

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How to avoid feeling isolated

Find a way to connect in person

Remember the higher purpose you serve

Use technology tools to socialize a little

Don´t be afraid to take a few brakes

Politics of not being in the office

Positively socialize

Make sure your voice is heard

Maintain a bigger dialogue

Making the case for continued remote work

Speak with HR

Analyze current role for remote potential

Support others who work remotely

You can also choose:

Developing Resourcefulness by Todd Dewett

Resourcefulness

Creating useful and unique solutions
in challenging situations

Benefits of resourcefulness

Visibility

High-value perceptions

Promotions and recognition

Higher group productivity

Improved team morale

Learn to bend the rules

Know which rules you can break

Prepare an explanation and apology

Clarify - how much social capital do you have?

(reputation, track record, personality, character, network)

Assess your current resources 

Team skills-Information-Physical assets-Relationships

Are your resources meeting your immediate needs?

Which of my resources can be stretched or pushed?

Look outside of your group for help

When to use your resources

View your budget as an investment

Reward great performance

Secure your top talent

Recognize and support the key players

Devise contingency plans

Identify the most important resource issues the next quarter

When not to use your resources

Is there a better use for your discretionary funds?

What are the implications of not spending?

Reset expectations of how you plan to use your resources

Discuss your strategy for the resources with your supervisor

Of course, the trainer Todd Dewett has made a TED Talk, called "Get over yourself" from TEDxDayton - enjoy: