Remote Worker

Sins & Virtues

Sam Basu | @samidip

Telerik Developer Advocate | Progress

20 Tips & Tricks

Scale Yourself

1. Right Tools Matter

Communication is the Key

Slack | Skype | Email | Twitter | Lync | Yammer

2. Manage Expectations

There should be no Surprises

Work Hours | Turn-around Time | Deliverables

3. Be Reachable

I see You

Ping Availability | Decided times | Decided tools

4. What's he working on?

Your Team should never be in Doubt

Deliverable formats | Timelines | Honest estimates

5. Collaborate

Never be Stuck

Communicate openly | Seek help | Real-time tools

6. The Headphone Rule

Developer zen is Precious

Do not disturb indicators | Pomodoros

7. Effective Vs Efficient

Doing the right things Vs Doing things right

Running fast on wrong path | Goal orientation

8. Pants Matter

The aura of Formality

Dress for the job | Be 'at work' | Clear your mind 

9. Life Happens

Plan around Disruptions

Be realistic | Make up time | Guilt helps

10. Triage your Life

Prioritize your Day

Sift through noise | Stop notifications | Delegate

11. Defined Vs Realtime Work

Align your work to Goals

Don't get sucked in | Prioritize | Don't argue on internet

12. Catch-up Never Ends

It's okay to Miss

Important stuff will resurface | Avoid context switching

13. Draw a Line

Personal time vs Work time

Invest in yourself | Learn | Precious weekends

14. Change it Up

Change keeps you Attentive

Location | Posture | Computers | Projects

15. Get off that Chair

Healthy mind needs Healthy body

Take breaks | Stress-relieving chores | Exercise

16. Pick up the Phone

Your keystrokes are Numbered

No long emails | Discuss | Immortailize content

17. Plan Meetups

Be social with your Team

Facetime > IMs | Personal relations | Camaraderie

18. Find your Passion

Pet projects help you Grow

Never stop learning | Bring influences | Enrich

19. Enjoy Food

Savor the little Things

Indulge in relaxation | Friday lunch | Blow off steam

20. Have Fun!

You have a preferred Life

Be productive | Be social | Be energetic | Be kind

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