HBR Guide to Remote Work

Description

Get your best work done, no matter where you do it. Video calls from your couch. Project reports in a coffee shop. Presentations at your kitchen table. Working remotely gives you more flexibility in how and where you do your job. But being part of a far-flung team can be challenging. How can you make remote work work for you? The "HBR Guide to Remote Work" provides practical tips and advice to help you stay productive, avoid distractions, and collaborate with your team, despite the distance that separates you. You'll learn to: Create a regular work-from-home routine; Identify the right technology for your needs; Run better virtual meetings; Avoid burnout and video-call fatigue; Manage remote employees; Conduct difficult conversations when you can't meet in person. Arm yourself with the advice you need to succeed on the job, with the most trusted brand in business. Packed with how-to essentials from leading experts, the HBR Guides provide smart answers to your most pressing work challenges. What You’ll Learn Contents Introduction Section 1: Getting Work Done Ch. 1: How to Stay Focused When You’re Working from Home Ch. 2: Things to Buy, Download, or Do When Working Remotely Ch. 3: Working from Home When You Have Kids Ch. 4: How to Transistion Between Work Time and Personal Time Ch. 5: Staying Motivated in a Remote Job Section 2: Navigating Common Challenges Ch. 6: Working Smoothly with a Virtual Boss Ch. 7: How to Resolve a Conflict with a Remote Colleague Ch. 8: 4 Ways to Demonstrate Your Value—Remotely Ch. 9: Starting a New Section 3: Caring for Your Mental and Emotional Health Ch. 10: 3 Tips to Avoid Work-from-Home Burnout Ch. 11: Resilience Is About How You Recharge, Not How You Endure Ch. 12: 5 Tips to Reduce Screen Time While You’re Working from Home Ch. 13: How to Combat Video Call Fatigue Section 4: Thriving in Virtual Meetings Ch. 14: What Everyone Should Know About Running Virtual Meetings Ch. 15: Elevate Your Presence on a Video Call Ch. 16: Break Up Your Brainstorming Sessions Ch. 17: Virtual Off-Sites That Work Ch. 18: Stop Zoning Out in Zoom Meetings Section 5: Being the Boss Ch. 19: How to Manage Remote Direct Reports Ch. 20: 5 Questions (Newly) Virtual Leaders Should Ask Themselves Ch. 21: Make Yourself Available to Remote Employees Ch. 22: How to Keep Your Team Motivated, Remotely Ch. 23: Tips for Coaching Someone Virtually Ch. 24: How to Manage a Remote Employee Who’s Struggling to Perform Section 6: Solvinh Problems on a Remote Team Ch. 25: How to Collaborate Effectively If Your Team Is Remote Ch. 26: Managing a Team Across 5 Time Zones Ch. 27: How to Raise Sensitive Issues with Your Remote Team Ch. 28: Ideas for Helping Remote Colleagues Bond Index