2. Source: Forbes
Beresponsive
One of the best ways to establish that you are working is to be
responsive. If a colleague or client sends you an email or text
during your organization’s operating hours, try to get back to
them within the hour or within a realistic timeframe given the
nature of your work.
Responding immediately creates energy around the idea and
engages the respondent. But responding immediately has its
drawbacks. Feeling the need to respond immediately can cause
anxiety, create mistakes and even make it look like you have
nothing else to do. Be responsive, but don’t be a doormat.
3. Source: Forbes
Useshareddocument
platforms.
If you have software like Dropbox, Box, Google Drive or
Microsoft OneDrive, use them. These technology platforms
allow you to work on a document without having to let others
know. Your colleagues will see the new document you created
or the edits you made. Shared document platforms allow you to
do your work and people to see your progress without having
to take the extra step and notifying others. They will see what
you did with their own eyes and in real time. If you have the
opportunity to eliminate a step and free up some of your time,
take it.
4. Source: Forbes
Scheduleaphone
meeting,instead.
You don’t have to have a video call every time you want to
speak to a person. Other forms of communication still exist,
like the telephone. Pick up the phone. Speaking by phone can
be easier than taking the time to set-up video or compose an
email. Don’t make communication hard.
You don’t always have to show your face to show that you are
working. Be responsive, leverage shared document platforms
and pick up the phone.
