Remote Control: Your Guide to Successful Collaboration
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We work in an ever-changing business world that includes the introduction of new technologies and new techniques on a daily basis. Getting Things Done is not only a methodology, but a mindset. Contrary to common beliefs, this concept does not differ in remote work space than it does in the traditional office space. So while the corporate world adjusts to the new reality of remote working, there are things you can (and should) do to create a level of comfort with those stuck in a cube. Just try not to rub it in.
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Remote Control: Your Guide to Successful Collaboration
- 1. Remote Control: Your Guide to Successful Collaboration #remoteGTD jason@eightshapes.com @periodicdesign
- 2. A few questions 2
- 3. A few questions Who works in a traditional office environment? 2
- 4. A few questions Who works in a traditional office environment? Of those folks, how many of you want to work remotely? 2
- 5. A few questions Who works in a traditional office environment? Of those folks, how many of you want to work remotely? Of those that do work remotely, how many get questions that judge their work style? 2
- 7. Questions & Responses "I need you here, as part of the team." 3
- 8. Questions & Responses "I need you here, as part of the team." "We don't have the technology in place to allow for rapid communication." 3
- 9. Questions & Responses "I need you here, as part of the team." "We don't have the technology in place to allow for rapid communication." "It's nearly impossible for you to effectively "screen share" your work with me." 3
- 10. Questions & Responses "I need you here, as part of the team." "We don't have the technology in place to allow for rapid communication." "It's nearly impossible for you to effectively "screen share" your work with me." "How do you get work done? I'd play video games all day." 3
- 11. Questions & Responses "I need you here, as part of the team." "We don't have the technology in place to allow for rapid communication." "It's nearly impossible for you to effectively "screen share" your work with me." "How do you get work done? I'd play video games all day." "Do you shower?" 3
- 12. SURPRISE! Image Source: Amy Houser
- 13. We’re happier
- 14. Who am I?
- 15. Who am I? Jason Wishard
- 16. Who am I? Jason Wishard Interaction Designer
- 17. Who am I? Jason Wishard Interaction Designer EightShapes
- 18. Who am I? Jason Wishard Interaction Designer EightShapes I work remotely...
- 19. Own it!
- 20. What does research say?
- 21. UIE Research !!! !!! ???
- 22. Who is on the UX Team?
- 23. The findings 11
- 24. The findings "It's easy to put post-its on a wall, share sketches, and critique ideas when you're just a few feet apart. Doing all that through time- shift electronic channels is difficult, if not near impossible." 11
- 25. The findings "It's easy to put post-its on a wall, share sketches, and critique ideas when you're just a few feet apart. Doing all that through time- shift electronic channels is difficult, if not near impossible." "Mentoring, cross-discipline training, and the other facets that seem to contribute to the growth of the successful teams are much harder with remote teams." 11
- 26. A couple of truths 12
- 27. A couple of truths "The few successful remote teams we saw were remote from day one and everyone was spread apart." 12
- 28. A couple of truths "The few successful remote teams we saw were remote from day one and everyone was spread apart." "While it's possible to make a remote team succeed, it seems to us that it won't happen by itself. Special care of the team dynamics is critical. " 12
- 29. How can I successfully collaborate?
- 30. Three Pillars
- 31. What are they? 15
- 32. What are they? A great team 15
- 33. What are they? A great team An effective workspace 15
- 34. What are they? A great team An effective workspace A solid desktop environment 15
- 36. Learn your tool belt
- 37. No shortage of options
- 38. Find your bundle
- 39. Keep it social
- 41. Social networks are the new water cooler
- 42. Get face time
- 43. Builds trust Hi! Hi!
- 44. Don’t be camera shy
- 45. Keep an open door policy
- 46. Got 15 to Skype?
- 47. No more politics
- 49. Flat is better
- 50. Don’t be held hostage
- 53. Over-communicate Today !!! !!! Tomorrow Next week Need help!
- 55. Don’t assume WTF?
- 57. Workspace CONFIDENTIAL and PROPRIETARY • Do Not Share Without Permission
- 58. Reflect the team Video Source: Fast Company interview with Jason Fried and edited by Jason Wishard
- 59. Make it yours
- 61. Productive can be comfortable
- 63. We wear multiple hats Project Plans Wireframes Documentation Prototypes
- 64. Task out your space Work Sketch Read
- 66. Give yourself focus Door Above Garage
- 67. Have a commute
- 69. ...and unwind Cook Take a walk Take a ride
- 70. Work, not a lifestyle
- 71. Wait, my work is home
- 73. The mobile office
- 77. Get the right hardware
- 80. Dress the part
- 83. Desktop
- 85. Chrome serves a purpose
- 86. Don’t let it get in the way
- 87. Close and hide apps
- 88. Don’t need it; close it
- 90. Gmail will be there
- 92. What am I doing?
- 93. Stick to it! Available Status Reinforce Silence
- 94. Clean up the clutter
- 95. Folders, files, oh my!
- 97. Personal flavor
- 98. Optimize it!
- 100. Think small Better Screen Resolution
- 101. Reduce system load
- 102. If it syncs, shut it off
- 103. Secret Weapon
- 105. Real World Examples
- 106. Eric Wiley User Experience Designer
- 107. Jason Robb User Experience Designer
- 108. David Panarelli User Experience Designer
- 110. Resources
- 111. WideTeams
- 112. @Telesaur
- 113. NoVaCoWork
- 114. Thanks! jason@eightshapes.com Find me @periodicdesign on: Twitter | LinkedIn | Flickr | Facebook