Overview
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Get tips for successfully working from home. Learn how to stay focused, effective, and sane while balancing work and life.
Syllabus
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Introduction
- Course overview
- Setting up a great workspace
- Getting the proper equipment
- Apps and services for support
- Keep a daily routine
- Know your optimal work hours
- Be transparent about your availability
- Use video chats
- Schedule breaks
- Create an end-of-day routine
- Setting up your home video studio
- Proper and professional video conferencing
- Create a system for sharing docs
- Online meeting protocols and phone manners
- Thoughtful communication: Use email with etiquette and care
- Set boundaries with family
- Make time to exercise
- Leave home once a day
- Prep lunch in advance
- Beware of burnout
- Get creative with your schedule
- Be up front with your boss
- Stick to a routine
- Minimize interruptions
- Warn your coworkers
- Plan breaks with your kids
- Tell your team how they can reach you
- Tell your team when they can reach you
- Clarify expectations for your team
- Use video to communicate weekly updates
- Goodbye
