Better remote work

How can you improve your remote work practices?

6 Apr 2020 — 2 min read

How can you improve your remote work practices?

I like to keep it as simple as possible.

Since distractions are plentiful, working from home requires more self-discipline.

Discipline

Each week I work for 48 hours, divided into twelve four-hour blocks.

If I feel distracted or unfocused I use the Pomodoro technique to split the work into smaller packages and take more breaks.

Most of the time I feel inspired and eager, so I just set the alarm to ring after four hours.

Otherwise I risk working until bed time.

Hardware wise, reliable internet connection is the most important for good experience.

Using appropriate video and audio equipment are hallmarks of a professional.

My equipment of choice are Sennheiser PC 8 headset and Logitech C922 HD webcam.

Neither breaks the bank while delivering high quality.

When it comes to software solutions, I try to use as few as possible.

Especially ones that require subscription.

Recurring revenue is great for business model innovation, but I do not like it as a user.

For managing and delivering work remotely I use:

Interlink Mail & News (fork of Mozilla Thunderbird) for calendar planning and recurring tasks.
Basecamp (free personal account) for project management, documentation, daily and weekly reflections.
Zoom (both free and Pro account) for remote coaching and workshops.
Google Jamboard (free web app) for whiteboard sessions.
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