Weather and climate are sometimes used interchangeably, but they're different terms. Weather refers to short-term conditions of the atmosphere: "It's raining in Boston today, and the temperature is around 55 degrees Fahrenheit." Climate refers to long-term conditions of the atmosphere: "Summers in Boston are usually warm and humid, and the temperature ranges between 70 and 90 degrees Fahrenheit." Climate is the average weather over time during a specific period. It's what you'd expect ... Read More
My “Hybrid Work Management” Course is Out on Udemy
My latest course "Hybrid Work Management: How to Manage a Hybrid Team" is out on Udemy! It gives you simple tactics that help you set up, plan, manage & evaluate your team's hybrid work model in the new workplace. The course is short (approx. 75 minutes) that gives you everything you need to know about how to transition to a hybrid work environment in a post-COVID world. Limited Time Offer: The course is currently listed at a discount on Udemy for a short time. Click here to grab ... Read More
5 Video Call Setup Tips That Make You Look Like a Pro
Today, your video call setup is as important as any other factor related to how you show up at work. Going to the office now means waking up and heading to a laptop for more people than ever. While that has obvious advantages: no commute, more time with family, happier pets, etc., it also means the rise of participation in video conferences, meetings on camera, and webcam audiences. So, are you confident that you're putting your best slippered-foot forward professionally in these ... Read More
An Email Charter that Helps Solve the 2 Main Problems with Email
The following email charter includes 18 tips that will help you improve communication among your team. Why an Email Charter? There are two main problems with corporate email. The first is a quantity problem (we receive too many emails), and second, we have a quality problem (we receive too many bad emails). This email charter was created to help solve both those problems within teams. Email Charter Background The idea of an email charter is not new. I first heard about it ... Read More
Teaming up with “American Express Business” for a Live Q&A
I'm excited to be teaming up with American Express Business for a live Q&A session with host JJ Ramberg to discuss how remote employees can work more effectively. The event will take place on LinkedIn on Wednesday, December 2, 2020, at 1:00 pm US Eastern Time. Visit the American Express Business LinkedIn page to join the Q&A. Update 12/3/2020: The interview was published and you can view it on the American Express Business LinkedIn page by clicking here Update ... Read More
6 Advantages Of Virtual Teams
The freedom to work from anywhere while still having a full-time job is a perk that many employers use to draw the best talent. This is just one of the many advantages of virtual teams. To understand why remote teams are so desirable, here are a few more pros of moving out of a physical office. The Six Advantages of Virtual Teams 1) Potential Employees are Everywhere When an office is located in a specific city, employers and managers often have to convince their prospective ... Read More
6 Challenges Of Virtual Teams (and How to Avoid Them)
While some companies have built their organizations remotely, others are just starting to consider to make virtual teams and management work. From measuring productivity to building an “office” culture, many tasks are conducted differently when there is no physical office to work from. There are both pros and cons to having a virtual team, so let’s dive into some challenges of virtual teams that managers may face. The Six Challenges of Virtual Teams 1) Equipping Your Team With the ... Read More
14 Tips for Designing a Highly Productive Home Office (GTD Friendly)
Update June 2020: I published this post many years ago, and my home office setup has changed since then. However, most of the main design principles are still the same, and I think you'll find them helpful (I also updated some of the links to the products I currently use). ********** I recently moved to a new apartment where I (finally!) got my own room to set up as a home office. I’ve been a hardcore follower of GTD for quite a while, so I wanted to make sure I take the lessons learned over ... Read More
“Fun Virtual Team-Building Activities” Book is Out! (Profits go to COVID-19 efforts)
My latest book, "Fun Virtual Team-Building Activities" just launched today! You can check it out by clicking here. It is a short ebook about 18 easy games and activities that help your remote team stay connected while they work from home. You don't need to download any special software or applications to play the games. You only need Webex, Zoom, or any other collaboration tool. The book includes free downloadable templates (including "How to Play" slides, sample games, and ... Read More
Writing a Book About “Virtual Team Games” & Donating to COVID-19 Efforts
Note: I wrote this post on my "Writer on the Side" blog, but I'm cross-posting it here because it's relevant to the topic of virtual teams and working remotely. This is a fairly long post, so if you don’t have a lot of time to read, here is the TL;DR version. I’m writing a short book about remote teams (and how team members can play some fun and team-building games while they’re all working from home)100% of the profits (for a month after the book is available for preorder) will be donated ... Read More
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