Work Together Anywhere

In today’s modern global economy, telecommuting is no longer a novelty. Companies and organizations everywhere are embracing the game-changing benefits of allowing employees to work outside the office, and the results are profound: managers benefit by saving money and resources and by having access to talent outside their zip codes, while employees enjoy greater job opportunities, productivity, independence, and satisfaction—in part from the time saved not commuting.

The reality is clear: working remotely can be a win-win for everyone.

But that win is only possible when companies have a plan for supporting efficiency and fostering streamlined, engaging teamwork, and when individuals are prepared to collaborate productively. In Work Together Anywhere, Lisette Sutherland, an international champion of virtual-team strategies, offers a full-service guide to thriving in the remote workplace. Sharing powerful advice gleaned from professional experience, extensive research, and interviews with workers and manager/owners around the world, Work Together Anywhere sets out a complete blueprint for optimizing team success, including:

* assessing and developing an individual’s team-focused capacity

* establishing a remote-ready office

* crafting team agreements

* running effective online meetings

* facilitating positive communication practices

Packed with hands-on materials and actionable advice for cultivating camaraderie, agility, and collaboration, Work Together Anywhere is a thorough and inspiring must-have guide for anyone who wants to get ahead in today’s remote-working world.

CONTENTS

How to Use This Book

Foreword by Jurgen Appelo

Introduction

PART I—Setting the Scene: Some of the Who, What, Where, and Why of Remote Working

Chapter 1. Setting the Scene: Why Are Individuals Going Remote? Workplace Flexibility

Chapter 2. How Remote Working Benefits Employers

PART I EXTRAS

•    Frequently Asked Questions

•    At a Glance: How to Replicate Online the Benefits of Working On-Site

PART II—How Individuals Can Work Remotely Successfully

Chapter 3. Remote Working 101—Getting Started

Chapter 4. Remote Working 201—Perfecting Your Game

PART II EXTRAS

•    Questionnaire for Individuals: Are You Ready to Work Remotely?

•    Convincing Your Boss (or Team)

•    Seeking Remote Employment

•    FlexJobs List: 100 Top Companies with Remote Jobs in 2018

PART III—Successful Remote Teams 101: Hiring and Transitioning

Chapter 5. Hiring Remote Workers and Teams

Chapter 6. Transitioning Toward the Remote Option

PART III EXTRA

•    Cheat Sheet: What to Look for When Interviewing a Remote Worker—Plus Sample Questions for Assessing a Candidate

PART IV—Successful Remote Teams 201: Managing

Chapter 7. Commit and Lead, Trust and Succeed

Chapter 8. Facilitate Their Success with Leadership, Alignment, and a Full Arsenal

Chapter 9. Tune Your Team with a Working Agreement

Chapter 10. Bring It All Together

PART IV EXTRAS

•    Manager’s Action Plan

•    Remote Team Agreement: Instructions & Template

•    Tips for Online Meetings: Facilitators

•    Tips for Online Meetings: Participants

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