Working Remotely How To Succeed In The New Workplace
What you’ll learn
Communicate and collaborate more effectively with your colleagues when working remotely
Beat procrastination and motivate yourself to achieve more each day
Establish effective daily routines when working remotely
Understand what workspaces are best suited to your personal work style
Requirements
You will need a willingness to reflect on your working style
Description
Has working remotely left you feeling demotivated, stressed and unproductive?Has working from home all the time thrown your work-life balance off kilter?Do you feel like you’re constantly ‘on call’ – not so much working from home as living at work?Or maybe you’ve found yourself working for a company that’s suddenly remote first and you’re feeling lonely, disconnected and out of the loop on key projects?If any of that sounds like you, join the club.I’m Dr Clare Lynch and I’ve been working remotely for nearly 20 years. So when the pandemic hit, I was lucky, because I’d already been there, done that – and the good news is I’d come through it.In fact, learning the right way to work remotely has actually allowed me to be happier, less stressed, more productive and hugely more successful in my work.And now I want to share with you everything I’ve learned.Working Remotely: How To Succeed In The New Workplace is your short, sharp introduction to the new way of working. In it, you’ll pick up powerful tips and techniques for making your daily work more productive, fulfilling and suited to your personal work style. Learn from someone who’s ‘been there, done that’ I’m Dr Clare Lynch, founder and director of Doris and Bertie, a London-based consultancy with a particular expertise in helping teams communicate more effectively. This experience matters because – as you’ll discover in the course – being able to communicate effectively with your colleagues is one of the most crucial factors for happy, successful remote teams. In my decades-long career, I’ve worked with executives at a wide range of global organisations – from tech start-ups to global banks to national and international regulatory bodies. As a tutor at the University of Cambridge, and a Udemy instructor since March 2015, I’ve taught over 18,000 students how to communicate more effectively. But above all, as director of my own company, I’ve worked remotely for over 15 years. And in that time, I’ve discovered the hard way all the perils and pitfalls of working remotely – such as:feelings of isolation and cabin fever when you’re not going into an office every daythe risk of being ‘out of the loop’ on key projectsfailing to establish clear boundaries between work and home – and so feeling constantly ‘on call’feeling demotivated by a lack of a daily regimeBut in that time, I’ve also learned the most effective ways to work remotely in order to reap its life-changing rewards! Rewards such as:increased autonomy during the working daymore variety in when and where to workgreater scope to pursue creatively satisfying projectsa massive reduction in work-related stressspending less on day-to-day travel, food and clothing saying ‘Goodbye’ to the soul-destroying commute What you’ll learn in this course Working Remotely: How To Succeed In The New Workplace, covers the key things you need to know if you’re considering – or are already – working remotely. By the end of this course, you’ll have a deeper understanding of remote working – its benefits and the pitfalls to watch out for. I’ll also be exposing some of the myths that surround remote working and remote workers – like the idea that remote working is the easy option for slackers and slouchers (nothing could be further from the truth!)Become an expert communicatorEarly on in the course, you’ll be armed with techniques for communicating and collaborating more effectively with your colleagues (and clients), so everyone’s pulling together on a day to day basis. You’ll also learn ideas and techniques for recreating those ‘water cooler moments’ that are so essential for bonding with your colleagues, even when you’re not going into an office each day. Armed with these tips, you’ll have a clearer understanding of how to stave off the feelings of isolation that are always a risk when you’re working remotely. In this part of the course, you’ll also learn how to build a support group of fellow remote workers and expand your network by ‘working out loud’.Skyrocket your productivityThe autonomy that comes with remote working can be utterly liberating. But the flipside of that autonomy is the strong self-discipline you need to maintain your focus even when you don’t have a boss breathing down your neck. So a section of the course is devoted to productivity and motivation. In this part of the course, you’ll learn how to beat procrastination and get tons more done – so you don’t end up spending all those hours you’ve saved on commuting trying to catch up. Achieve the perfect work-life balanceOne of the dangers of working remotely is that the distinction between work and home life can become blurred – leading you to feel like you’re always ‘on call’. The final part of the course, addresses this danger head on – by considering boundaries and work life balance. In this part of the course, you’ll learn how to carve out a working life that makes you happy, productive and fulfilled – without having your work overtake your life. You’ll also gain a framework for identifying the times and places where you’ll feel most inspired and energised. By the end of this course, you’ll be able to: Enjoy the benefits of remote working – while avoiding its perils and pitfallsBanish any feelings of isolation and ‘cabin fever’ when working remotelyAdopt the most effective and appropriate ways to stay in touch with your team when you’re working remotelyParticipate in online discussions and video conferences with clarity and confidenceBeat procrastination, maintain motivation and get more done when working remotelyChoose the right kit for effective remote workingProtect your work when working remotely, by following best-practice standards of securityIdentify the types of workspaces that will make you happiest and most productive – from coffee shops to co-working spaces and moreCreate – and stick to – an effective morning regime to kickstart your day and set you up for maximum productivityCrush those feelings of cabin fever that can set in when you’re working from homeEstablish – and maintain – an evening ritual that will allow you to wind down effectively at the end of the day Hands-on practiceThroughout the course, you’ll get opportunities to put theory into practice with exercises and assignments designed to set you up for more effective remote working – from setting your communication goals to reflecting on your work style to creating a timetable for building in everything from deep work to down time.Enroll now!By the end of this course, you’ll be armed with a slew of tips and techniques for being a happy, productive remote worker. I can’t wait to see you inside the course!
Overview
Section 1: Working remotely: what is it and why do it?
Lecture 1 Is this the right course for you?
Lecture 2 Download your course ebook
Lecture 3 Assignment: reflect on the challenges of remote working (5 mins)
Lecture 4 The workplace revolution
Lecture 5 Remote working: dispelling the myths
Section 2: Communication and collaboration
Lecture 6 Why effective remote teams communicate more, not less
Lecture 7 How to communicate more effectively when you’re working remotely
Lecture 8 Assignment: create a plan of action for staying in touch remotely (10 mins)
Lecture 9 Working out loud
Lecture 10 Assignment: create your own working out loud circle
Lecture 11 The importance of building in face time
Lecture 12 Looking good on webcam
Lecture 13 Assignment: assess these remote workers’ on-screen performance (15 mins)
Lecture 14 Answers to previous assignment
Lecture 15 UPDATED MARCH 2020: New collaboration tools
Section 3: Productivity and motivation
Lecture 16 How to beat procrastination and get more done
Lecture 17 Assignment: create your personal to-don’t list (10 mins)
Lecture 18 The remote worker’s set-up
Lecture 19 Security tips for remote workers
Lecture 20 Assignment: set your remote working goals (15 mins)
Section 4: Boundaries and balance
Lecture 21 What’s the right working environment for you?
Lecture 22 Morning regimes
Lecture 23 How to prevent cabin fever during your working day
Lecture 24 Evening rituals
Lecture 25 Assignment: plan your week (15 mins)
Section 5: Remote working post-COVID
Lecture 26 Tips for working from home with a partner/housemates
Lecture 27 Tips for working from home with children
Lecture 28 NEW DEC 2021 – Hybrid working – 8 top tips
Section 6: Remote workouts for the remote worker – NEW Feb 2022
Lecture 29 Introduction
Lecture 30 Setting up a healthy workspace (ergonomics)
Lecture 31 10-minute all-over body workout
Lecture 32 Lift Your Mood & Buns, High-Intensity, Stress Relief Workout
Lecture 33 Stretch, and Find Your Happy Place
Section 7: Final thoughts
Lecture 34 Final thoughts and next steps
Lecture 35 Assignment: how confident are you about working remotely? (10 mins)
Lecture 36 Interview: Vaughan Denny, manager of remote workers
Lecture 37 Interview: Nigel Kershaw, OBE, remote worker
Lecture 38 Course certificate instructions
Section 8: Bonus section
Lecture 39 Bonus Lecture
Anyone who is working remotely – and wants to do it more effectively,This course is primarily aimed at people who are working in a company as part of a team,The course is not specifically aimed at freelances, although such students may still find many of the tips useful
Course Information:
Udemy | English | 2h 6m | 2.43 GB
Created by: Clare Lynch
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