Ever wondered what it takes to be a successful remote worker? Join Stella Garber from Trello and learn the tips and tricks for time and work management that make remote work an absolute joy. Hear personal and life tips from Trello's team of 70% remote workers, and learn how they tackled the challenges and succeeded in making remote work work.

1. STELLA GARBER | HEAD OF MARKETING, TRELLO | ATLASSIAN | @STARTUPSTELLA
How To Be A Healthy, Happy
And Productive Remote Worker

2. 77%
report greater productivity

3. 82%reported lower stress levels

4. Challenges of remote work
can include feelings of
isolation and
disconnectedness.
ANNA LEWIS, TRELLO RECRUITING

5. BEING STRATEGIC ABOUT
REMOTE WORK
WILL HELP YOU BE
SUCCESSFUL

6. Who am I?

7. 70%
Trello remotely distributed

9. Results Oriented
Culture
Can focus on goals and
results more easily
Why Remote for Trello?
Scaled Processes
As team grew, our remote
work practices scaled
Hiring
No geographic limitations
means faster hiring and
larger talent pools

10. LET’S DEFINE
REMOTE WORK.
SO HOW DOES TRELLO DO
REMOTE WORK?

11. Working from
home is not
“remote work”

12. “Digital nomad”
is not remote
work

13. Remote work is
WFH as a
discipline.
LET’S DEFINE REMOTE WORK

14. THE MOST IMPORTANT
FACTOR FOR REMOTE WORK
SUCCESS IS...
A SHARED CONTEXT

15. Trello’s Rules
For Remote
Work

16. Assume Remote

18. YOU HAVE A DEDICATED
OFFICE SPACE
WITH A DOOR THAT CLOSES

20. You Have The Tools To Do Your Job

22. Overcommunicate

23. Articulated
Purpose
Can’t assume
everyone uses tools
the same way
Regular
Check-Ins
Encourage open
dialogue on team
health
Flexibility
When things are
broken, encourage
people to fix them
Build in Fun
Slack channels for
water cooler and
interest chats
Communication Tools

24. Make Time For Face Time

25. Regular Bonding Time
Happy hours or jam sessions
to make sure people get to
know each other
Offsites
Regular team meetings to
look forward to

26. WHEN A CONVO TAKES
MORE THAN A FEW MINUTES
MAKE IT A HABIT TO SWITCH
TO ZOOM

27. Must Have Team Overlap

28. Chat Status
Give context to your day. Let
people know when you’re
working.
Team Time
Maker Days
Meeting free days to get shit
done.
Shared Calendars
Make it easy for your team to
know your schedule.

29. Trello Remote Working Rules
Assume Remote
If even 1 person is remote, assume
remote.
Overcommunicate
If you feel like you’re
overcommunicating, it’s probably the
right amount.
Dedicated Space
Office with door that closes,
dedicated childcare.
Annual Team Offsite
Facetime is still very important to
foster relationships.
Proper Tools
Get the tools you need to get the job
done. High speed internet at all times.
Team Overlap
Everyone works from 12-4 PM EST.
Meetings happen at this time.

30. Hire smart
people.
Get shit done.
Repeat.

31. LET’S TALK ABOUT
PERSONAL PRODUCTIVITY
STARTING WITH
TIME MANAGEMENT

32. Large swath
of focus time
without
distractions.
Spends
majority of
time in
meetings.
MANAGER MAKER

33. Control Your Schedule
Structure your day to do your best work. Block
out time in your calendar to reflect your priorities.
Optimize Your Environment
Set up your workspace for success. Natural light,
succulents, and a good computer setup, etc.
Set Clear Boundaries
Avoid blurring the line between work and
personal. Configure notifications appropriately.
Optimize
Your Time

34. Control Your Schedule
Structure your day to do your best work. Block
out time in your calendar to reflect your priorities.
Optimize Your Environment
Set up your workspace for success. Natural light,
succulents, and a good computer setup, etc.
Set Clear Boundaries
Avoid blurring the line between work and
personal. Configure notifications appropriately.
Optimize
Your Time

35. Control Your Schedule
Structure your day to do your best work. Block
out time in your calendar to reflect your priorities.
Optimize Your Environment
Set up your workspace for success. Natural light,
succulents, and a good computer setup, etc.
Set Clear Boundaries
Avoid blurring the line between work and
personal. Configure notifications appropriately.
Optimize
Your Time

37. Take a
Walk
THROUGHOUT THE DAY…
Stay Hydrated
Join a
Coworking
Spot
START!
ARE YOU HAPPY?Meet a Friend
Consider
Prod.
Techniques
Close Your
Laptop

38. LET’S RECAP!

39. Results Oriented
Culture
Research shows remote
work=higher productivity.
Advantages
Scaled Processes
Processes promoting
transparency and
collaboration are good for
everyone.
Hiring
Hiring is easier, and people
are happier!

40. Trello Remote Working Rules
Assume Remote
If even 1 person is remote, assume
remote.
Overcommunicate
If you feel like you’re
overcommunicating, it’s probably the
right amount.
Dedicated Space
Office with door that closes,
dedicated childcare.
Annual Team Offsite
Facetime is still very important to
foster relationships.
Proper Tools
Get the tools you need to get the job
done. High speed internet at all times.
Team Overlap
Everyone works from 12-4 PM EST.
Meetings happen at this time.

41. QUESTIONS TO ASK
YOURSELF…

42. AM I A
MAKER OR A MANAGER?

43. IS MY WORKSPACE
OPTIMIZED?

44. DO I HAVE THE RIGHT
STRUCTURE
TO PROMOTE HAPPINESS
AND PRODUCTIVITY?

45. TAKE CONTROL

46. Thank You!
STELLA GARBER | HEAD OF MARKETING, TRELLO | ATLASSIAN | @STARTUPSTELLA