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Working remotely or in a home office requires a unique set of skills. Through our Telework And Telecommuting workshop, employees will see notable improvement in their performance and well-being. Being a teleworker does have the advantages of flexible schedules, no commute, and saving the company money. Participants will establish the additional skills needed to be successful in their work from home environment, while still maximizing productivity and contributing to team initiatives.

Course Objectives:

• Know the skills required for working outside the office
• Learn keys to proper self-management
• Learn ways to manage time efficiently
• Know different methods of organization and planning
• Identify various forms of communication and their proper use
• Address and resolve challenges that teleworkers can face

Course Outline:



Telework and Telecommuting

Module One: Core Skills Required

• Self-Management

• Time Management

• Organizing and Planning

• Communication

• Case Study

• Module One: Review Questions

Module Two: Self-Management (I)

• Solving Problems

• Staying Motivated

• Staying on Track

• Being Accountable

• Case Study

• Module Two: Review Questions

Module Three: Self-Management (II)

• Identify Challenges

• Reflect and Learn

• Establish Good Habits

• Be Assertive

• Case Study

• Module Three: Review Questions

Module Four: Time Management (I)

• Flexibility

• Time Wasters

• Time Zones

• “Free” Time

• Case Study

• Module Four: Review Questions

Module Five: Time Management (II)

• The Urgent/Important Matrix

• Deadlines

• The Glass Jar

• Procrastination

• Case Study

• Module Five: Review Questions

Module Six: Organization and Planning (I)

• Plan for Additional Stress

• When to Seek Help

• Proactive vs. Reactive

• Priorities and Goals

• Case Study

• Module Six: Review Questions

Module Seven: Organization and Planning (II)

• Home Office

• Distractions

• When Technology Fails

• Designing a Work Day

• Case Study

• Module Seven: Review Questions

Module Eight: Communication (I)

• Stay informed

• Communication Tools

• Clarity

• Personalize Communication

• Case Study

• Module Eight: Review Questions

Module Nine: Communication (II)

• Open and Frequent Communication

• Share Information

• Collaborate

• Setting Expectations

• Case Study

• Module Nine: Review Questions

Module Ten: Additional Challenges

• Building Trust and Rapport

• Feeling Isolated

• Work/Life Balance

• Feedback

• Case Study

• Module Ten: Review Questions

Module Eleven: Assignment Review / Wrap Up