In this collection of articles gathered together from the Virtual not Distant blog, Pilar Orti and Maya Middlemiss reflect on this transition from a change-management perspective, drawn from their experience of working with leaders of distributed teams. Each article has been selected to cover one area of remote leadership practice and is followed by a set of leadership reflections to help you identify your next steps. Considering challenges from wellbeing to technology to communication, this series of articles will empower leaders at all levels to improve their personal practice and their team's performance. Chapters: 1. Designing the digital workspace: what we can learn from the physical space 2. “Those tools are so last year…” 3. The dangers of ‘working out loud’ 4. Now that I’m remote, can anyone see how hard I’m working? 5. Psychological safety in online meetings 6. Is work causing you stress? Going remote is not a magic pill 7. Sick and tired, working and not-working in a remote team 8. Sharing success in remote teams 9. To show frustration, first you need to show you care 10. Creating a culture of feedback 11. Keeping your team visible within your organisation 12. Virtually secure is not enough: information security challenges for remote teams 13. Remote work: anytime, anyplace, anywhere "At thirteen chapters and 100ish pages, you could conceivably finish this book in a couple of hours. I wouldn’t recommend doing so–if read right, this book works almost as a personal coach." Teresa Douglas, co-author of Secrets of the Remote Workforce.

Discover the secret to being productive and successful no matter where you are with this essential guide to remote work. During COVID-19, working from home became the new normal. Now, both employers and employees find that the remote work they were forced to adjust to may be, well, better—financially, sustainably, and even in terms of overall morale and productivity. But working from home is not without its challenges. It can be difficult to eliminate distractions, strike a solid work/life balance, and maintain social connections that are crucial in the workplace. Whether you’re trying to find and land a job from the comfort of your home, learning to manage a virtual team, or dream of living a digital nomad lifestyle, The Everything Guide to Remote Work has everything you need to be successful. You’ll learn to optimize your own workplace culture, whether it’s in your home office or a constantly changing backdrop. So whether your company continues to work remotely full time or you only have to go to the office a few days a week, you’ll be armed with all the tools you’ll need to make the most out of this new lifestyle.

This concise yet comprehensive book has been written for those who seek to navigate the remote work landscape effectively, without getting lost in the sea of productivity hacks and theoretical advice. The Remote Worker's Guide to Time Management isn't about promising quick fixes or revolutionary methods. Instead, it offers a distilled collection of the best strategies and insights from various time management and remote work methodologies. Each chapter is crafted to be read quickly, enabling you to spend less time reading and more time applying what works best for you. Each chapter ends with “Productivity Pathfinders” a set of actionable steps which make it easy for you to evaluate, implement, and review the advice that resonates with your personal and professional life. Whether you're a freelancer navigating your own schedule, a remote employee juggling work and home life, or a member of a distributed team working from third spaces, this book is designed to be your companion in creating a balanced, efficient, and fulfilling remote work experience. It’s a guide that acknowledges the diversity in work styles and preferences, encouraging you to carve out your own path in the evolving world of remote work. It’s time to take control of your time, enhance your productivity, and find a work-life rhythm that works uniquely for you. It’s time to show the world that remote work works. "An insightful and practical handbook for anyone navigating the complexities of remote work. It blends foundational concepts, real-life examples, and actionable strategies, guiding readers through understanding and overcoming procrastination, establishing work-life boundaries, and effectively managing digital distractions." Hassan Osman, Author of "Influencing Virtual Teams". "'The Remote Worker's Guide to Time Management' emerges from 'Collective Wisdom', a unique blend of human expertise and generative AI insights. This collaboration harmonises the in-depth knowledge of a remote work expert with the broad perspectives offered by AI. The result is a pragmatic and accessible guide, rich in globally-sourced strategies and tips for effective time management in remote settings. This book reflects an evolving approach to authorship, where the integration of technology and human experience offers readers a well-rounded, thoughtful guide.

Drawing on her 18 years of experience working remotely, plus original interviews with managers, employees, and free agents who've perfected their remote routines, Laura Vanderkam shares strategies for productivity, creativity, and health in the new corner office. How do you do great work while sitting near the same spot where you watch Netflix? How can you be responsive without losing the focus necessary for getting things done? How can you maintain and grow your network when you spend less time face to face? The key is to detach yourself from old ways of working and adopt new habits to match your new environment. Long before public health concerns pushed many of us indoors, some of the most successful people fueled their careers with carefully perfected work-from-home routines. Drawing on those profiles and her own insights, productivity expert and mother of five Laura Vanderkam reveals how to turn "being cooped up" into the ultimate career advantage. Her hacks include: • Manage by task, not time. Going to an office for 8 hours makes you feel like you've done something, even if you haven't. Remote workers should set 3-5 ambitious goals for each day and consider the work day done when these are crossed off. • Get the rhythm right. A well-planned day features time for focused work, interactive work, and rejuvenating breaks. In place of a commute, a consciously chosen shut down ritual keeps work from continuing all night. • Nurture connections. Wise remote workers can build broader and more effective networks than people sitting in the same cubicle five days a week. Whether you're an introvert or an extrovert, a self-starter or someone who prefers detailed directions, you can do your clearest thinking and deepest work at home--and have more energy left over to achieve personal goals or fuel bigger professional ambitions. In fact, soon you might find it hard to imagine working any other way.

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Get your best work done, no matter where you do it. Video calls from your couch. Project reports in a coffee shop. Presentations at your kitchen table. Working remotely gives you more flexibility in how and where you do your job. But being part of a far-flung team can be challenging. How can you make remote work work for you? The HBR Guide to Remote Work provides practical tips and advice to help you stay productive, avoid distractions, and collaborate with your team, despite the distance that separates you. You'll learn to: Create a regular work-from-home routine Identify the right technology for your needs Run better virtual meetings Avoid burnout and video-call fatigue Manage remote employees Conduct difficult conversations when you can't meet in person Arm yourself with the advice you need to succeed on the job, with the most trusted brand in business. Packed with how-to essentials from leading experts, the HBR Guides provide smart answers to your most pressing work challenges.

The classic guide to working from home and why we should embrace a virtual office, from the bestselling authors of Rework “A paradigm-smashing, compulsively readable case for a radically remote workplace.”—Susan Cain, New York Times bestselling author of Quiet Does working from home—or anywhere else but the office—make sense? In Remote, Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson, the founders of Basecamp, bring new insight to the hotly debated argument. While providing a complete overview of remote work’s challenges, Jason and David persuasively argue that, often, the advantages of working “off-site” far outweigh the drawbacks. In the past decade, the “under one roof” model of conducting work has been steadily declining, owing to technology that is rapidly creating virtual workspaces. Today the new paradigm is “move work to the workers, rather than workers to the workplace.” Companies see advantages in the way remote work increases their talent pool, reduces turnover, lessens their real estate footprint, and improves their ability to conduct business across multiple time zones. But what about the workers? Jason and David point out that remote work means working at the best job (not just one that is nearby) and achieving a harmonious work-life balance while increasing productivity. And those are just some of the perks to be gained from leaving the office behind. Remote reveals a multitude of other benefits, along with in-the-trenches tips for easing your way out of the office door where you control how your workday will unfold. Whether you’re a manager fretting over how to manage workers who “want out” or a worker who wants to achieve a lifestyle upgrade while still being a top performer professionally, this book is your indispensable guide.

My manager doesn't trust that I'm doing my best when I'm not in the office. What should I do? Keeping track of what my remote employees are doing is exhausting. How can I make it easier? I love working from home, but I feel isolated. Is there a better way to stay connected to my colleagues? Working outside of the office is growing in popularity and is more common now than it has ever been. Millions of people have discovered they can do their jobs from home ... or from halfway across the world. But while remote work comes with plenty of freedom and perks, it also comes with challenges. So how can you make the most of this new reality? Co-founder of Remote-how, Iwo Szapar, has for years taught people how to create remote-friendly work environments. His guide to staying productive, avoiding burnout, and managing distributed teams is drawn from countless hours of collaboration with some of the top experts in the field. Whether you work for yourself or a Fortune 500, this book is an invaluable resource for rethinking what the office-optional future means for you, your business, and the world. Inside is a guide to the practical skills and habits you'll need for communicating, collaborating, and getting the job done - as well as inspiration on how to live the kind of life you want. Remote work is the way of the future ... now it's time to find out how to make it work for you.

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"An excellent guide on how teams can effectively work together, regardless of location." STEPHANE KASRIEL, former CEO of Upwork IN TODAY'S MODERN GLOBAL ECONOMY, companies and organizations in all sectors are embracing the game-changing benefits of the remote workplace. Managers benefit by saving money and resources and by having access to talent outside their zip codes, while employees enjoy greater job opportunities, productivity, independence, and work-life satisfaction. But in this new digital arena, companies need a plan for supporting efficiency and fostering streamlined, engaging teamwork. In Work Together Anywhere, Lisette Sutherland, an international champion of virtual-team strategies, offers a complete blueprint for optimizing team success by supporting every member of every team, including: EMPLOYEES/small advocating for work-from-home options MANAGERS/small seeking to maximize productivity and profitability TEAMS/small collaborating over complex projects and long-term goals ORGANIZATIONS/small reliant on sharing confidential documents and data COMPANY OWNERS/small striving to save money and attract the best brainpower Packed with hands-on materials and actionable advice for cultivating agility, camaraderie, and collaboration, Work Together Anywhere is a thorough and inspiring must-have guide for getting ahead in today's remote-working world.