The document discusses common myths about remote work. It addresses four myths: 1) that creativity and collaboration only happen in person, arguing they are altered, not weakened, remotely with the right elements like trust and open exchange of ideas; 2) that communication is poor remotely, but effective communication requires policies and practicing communication less but more thoughtfully; 3) that employees can't be trusted remotely, but studies show they are more productive, happier, and less likely to leave, and trust is built by being reliable, a good listener, and showing one's work; 4) that remote work risks culture, but culture emerges naturally from individuals and can be fostered with dedicated team and organization time.
3. “Creativity and collaboration are
not weakened by distance – merely
altered”
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– InVision
4. • Safe environment
• Willingness to learn
• Acceptance of failure
There are three key elements
that help foster creativity
5. • Safe environment
• Trusting each other
• Open exchange of diverse ideas,
perspectives, and expertise
There are three key elements
facilitating collaboration
8. Sort out your communication
practices and policies
• Create a communication charter
• Speak up openly about your
needs
• Test and share with the rest of
the organisation
9. Communicate more by
communicating less
• Be thoughtful of others
• Consider the importance of your
message and timing
• Protect your time
10. Consider if a write-up is
better than a video call
• They are considerate of
everyone’s time
• Give everyone the time to
consider and think
• Protect quiet individuals
11. Real-time sometimes,
asynchronous most of
the time
• Gives time to focus
• Allows people to respond when
they’re ready
• Tests the trust in the
organisation
13. 20% more productive
25% less employee turnover
29% happier employees
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14. A lack of trust from the leadership
makes remote working less effective
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15. Behaviours that show a lack
of trust
• Requiring people to be online at all times
• Asking employees to answer within a
short period of time
• Using surveillance software
• Judging performance by anything else
other than deliverables
16. Trust should be given with no strings
attached, but it should also be
fostered – it’s a two-way street
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17. Tu build trust, you need to be
reliable
• Set expectations with your team
• Meet deadlines and do
everything you say you will
• Helps you earn “credit”
18. Tu build trust, you need to be
good at listening
• Make listening part of your job
• Listen to intent, not to words
• Adapt depending on what
you’re hearing
19. Tu build trust, you need to be
showing off your work
• Always update the team
• Express how remote working is
better for your productivity
• Ask for help and critique
