Remote Working Approaches That Worked - And Some That Didn't

Explore practical tips and strategies for effective remote working in this 52-minute conference talk from GOTO Aarhus 2023. Drawing from nearly two decades of experience, learn how to determine if remote work is right for you, mitigate common pitfalls, manage remote teams, and create a shared sense of purpose in an all-remote workforce. Discover techniques for maintaining work-life balance, enhancing productivity through methods like Pomodoro and deep work, addressing mental health concerns, and implementing effective communication strategies. Gain insights on hiring, building trust, conducting productive meetings, and scaling remote operations. Suitable for remote workers, managers, and leaders, this talk offers valuable advice applicable to both remote and non-remote work environments.

Intro
Why this talk?
Remote working upsides
Mitigations
Pomodoro
Separate office
Mitigations
Deep work
Mitigations
A bit win for remote work
Mental health
Mitigations
Make remote work work
Hiring
Trust
Communication: Meetings
Meeting rituals
One on one meetings
Tools
Scaling up
Over-communicate
Wrapping up
Outro