Working from Home: Strategies for Success
43mBeginner2020-09-18
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Course details
Get tips for successfully working from home. Learn how to stay focused, effective, and sane while balancing work and life. Melinda Emerson, aka the Small Biz Lady, shares practical advice for making the transition to a remote job smooth. Find out how to set up your office for maximum productivity and how to communicate professionally and empathetically using remote tools such as video chat. Get tips for dynamic scheduling and collaboration, healthy ideas for staying focused, and apps and tools to maximize success. Melinda also coaches you on how to set realistic expectations and goals, so you don't get burned out or overwhelmed. Plus, learn proven strategies for working from home with kids and working from home as a manager.
Topics include:
Setting up a great workspace
Keeping a routine
Using video chat
Scheduling breaks
Professional video conferencing
Communicating with etiquette and care
Staying focused
Setting boundaries
Working from home with kids
Working from home as a manager
Topics include:
Setting up a great workspace
Keeping a routine
Using video chat
Scheduling breaks
Professional video conferencing
Communicating with etiquette and care
Staying focused
Setting boundaries
Working from home with kids
Working from home as a manager
Skills covered
Remote WorkProfessional DevelopmentOne-Off
Concepts
0. Introduction
- 01 - Course overview
1. What You Need
- 02 - Setting up a great workspace
- 03 - Getting the proper equipment
- 04 - Apps and services for support
2. Starting Your Day and Scheduling
- 05 - Keep a daily routine
- 06 - Know your optimal work hours
- 07 - Be transparent about your availability
- 08 - Use video chats
- 09 - Schedule breaks
- 10 - Create an end-of-day routine
3. Professionalism, Etiquette, and Communication Online
- 11 - Setting up your home video studio
- 12 - Proper and professional video conferencing
- 13 - Create a system for sharing docs
- 14 - Online meeting protocols and phone manners
- 15 - Thoughtful communication - Use email with etiquette and care
4. Healthy Practices for Staying Focused
- 16 - Set boundaries with family
- 17 - Make time to exercise
- 18 - Leave home once a day
- 19 - Prep lunch in advance
- 20 - Beware of burnout
5. Working from Home with Kids
- 21 - Get creative with your schedule
- 22 - Be up front with your boss
- 23 - Stick to a routine
- 24 - Minimize interruptions
- 25 - Warn your coworkers
- 26 - Plan breaks with your kids
6. Working-from-Home Tips for Managers
- 27 - Tell your team how they can reach you
- 28 - Tell your team when they can reach you
- 29 - Clarify expectations for your team
- 30 - Use video to communicate weekly updates
Conclusion
- 31 - Goodbye
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