Working From A Distance

As technology becomes an increasingly bigger part of our professional lives, the need for managers and employees to work in the same location becomes less and less important.

As technology becomes an increasingly bigger part of our professional lives, the need for managers and employees to work in the same location becomes less and less important. In addition, as organizations become more global, serving customers across geographic boundaries often requires that those who serve them are close to them—and not necessarily their “bosses”. Individuals who are responsible for the work of those whom they don’t see every day face the same challenges as others–getting results–but they have the additional challenges of working from a distance. In this program, those who are remote employees learn the basics of working remotely as well as how to address the specific needs of colleagues without having daily face-to-face contact with them.

Consider this program if:

• You must still achieve result with others that you don’t see on a day-to-day basis.
• Communication between those whom work from a distance often breaks down.
• Team Members are using technology such as email, voicemail, teleconferences, video conferences, in place of meeting face-to-face.
• Your company supports alternate or virtual working arrangements.

Program Outcomes:

• Identify the specific challenges of working individuals from a distance.
• Clarify expectations around core topics necessary for a distance working arrangement to work effectively.
• Use the most appropriate technology in order to accomplish tasks effectively.
• Set up appropriate measures to track performance and provide feedback, without the need for being face-to-face.
• Practical tools and tips for working remotely.