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
Made with Slides.com