Work Together Anywhere : A Handbook on Working Remotely -Successfully- for Individuals, Teams, and Managers.

Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- How to Use This Book -- Foreword by Jurgen Appelo -- Introduction -- Part I: Setting the Scene: Some of the Who, What, Where, and Why of Remote Working -- Chapter 1: Why Are Individuals Going Remote? Workplace Flexibility -- Some Terminology on Remote Working -- The Face of Remote Working -- Productivity -- Workplace Flexibility: Results-Oriented vs. Hours-Oriented Work -- Chapter 2: How Remote Working Benefits Employers -- Reasons to Offer the Remote Option -- Stay Competitive-Retain and Attract Talent -- Grow and Shrink the Company -- Reduce Costs, Increase Profits -- Common Concerns About the Remote Option-and Their Solutions -- Reasons to Try Out Remote Working Now -- Retain the Staff You Already Have -- Remote-First: Emergency Backup Plan -- Remote Tools and Strategies Are Beneficial Regardless -- Part I: Extras -- Frequently Asked Questions -- At a Glance: How to Replicate Online the Benefits of Working On-Site -- Part II: Individuals Working Remotely -- Chapter 3: Remote Working 101: Getting Started -- Pre-Remote: Deciding for Yourself -- Ready, Set, Remote: Getting Set Up -- Ensure You're Tech Equipped and Savvy -- Create a Productive Workspace -- Think Through Your Business Details and Financial Setup -- Chapter 4: Remote Working 201: Perfecting Your Game -- How to Deliver What Your Employer Needs -- Motivation and Self-Discipline -- Productivity -- How to Tend To Your Own Needs -- The Risks of Overworking -- Work-Life Fusion -- Tune In to Your Social Needs -- How to Be a Team Player -- Communication -- Collaboration -- Building Trust: Demonstrating Reliability -- Building Relationship -- Addressing Conflict -- Part II: Extras -- Questionnaire for Individuals: Are You Ready to Work Remotely? -- Convincing Your Boss -- Seeking Remote Employment -- FlexJobs List.

Part III: Successful Remote Teams 101: Transitioning and Hiring -- Chapter 5: Transitioning Toward the Remote Option -- Establishing the Office as Remote-First -- Actually Going Remote -- Chapter 6: Hiring Remote Workers and Teams -- Hiring Strategy: What to Look For -- Interviewing: How to Screen for Desirable Traits -- Onboarding: Set Them Up to Succeed -- Part III: Extras -- Hiring Cheat Sheet: What to Look For When Interviewing Remote Workers-Plus Sample Questions -- Remote-Only Manifesto -- Part IV: Successful Remote Teams 201: Managing Remote Workers and Teams -- Chapter 7: Commit and Lead, Trust and Succeed -- The Belief Angle -- The Belief Solution: Ensure They Have the Tools They Need -- The Basic Tech Tool Set -- The Trust Angle -- The Trust Solution: Let Them Demonstrate Reliability -- Chapter 8: Facilitate Their Success with Leadership, Alignment, and a Full Arsenal -- Efficiency and Accessibility -- Access -- Productivity and Collaboration -- Online Communal Task Board /Task-Management Software -- Stand-Ups and Retrospectives -- Online Brainstorming and Decision-Making Software -- Trust -- Demonstrate Reliability by Working Out Loud -- Demonstrate Reliability by Tracking Productivity -- Build Trust by Acknowledging Good Work -- Bonding -- Work Together Online -- Facilitate Social Time -- Spend Time Together in Person -- Addressing Conflict -- Increase Positive Communication -- Put Feedback Loops in Place -- Address Conflict Constructively -- Chapter 9: Tune Your Team with a Team Agreement -- Communication -- Communication Tools: Which, When, and Why -- Communication Etiquette: How -- Communication Mind Set -- Time Zone Concerns -- Time Zones and Widely Distributed Teams -- Cross-Cultural/Multilingual Game Rules and Etiquette -- Respect and Appreciation -- Multilingual Communication -- Creating a Team Agreement.

Chapter 10: Bring It All Together -- Run Effective Meetings -- Boost Team Morale and Camaraderie -- Express Appreciation -- Celebrate Success -- Strengthen Your Relationship with Each Team Member -- Experiment with Small, Reversible Steps -- A Few Words on Growing -- Some Closing Thoughts -- Manager's Action Plan -- Remote Team Agreement -- Tips for Online Meetings: Facilitators -- Tips for Online Meetings: Participants -- Conclusion: Doing Great Things Together -- Acknowledgments Early Adopters -- Resources -- Glossary -- Interviewees -- Technology &amp -- Tools -- For Further Reading, Listening, and Consultation -- Work Together Anywhere Workshop -- About the Authors -- Notes -- Index -- EULA.

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