Working Remotely: How to Get Results and Stay Visible

The Importance of Getting Results Remotely

• 🎯 Getting results is the most crucial aspect of career success, even more so than relationships.
• 💡 When working remotely, the lack of immediate structure means you must introduce your own structure to ensure productivity.
• ⚠️ Without the physical presence of colleagues, it's easier to slide into not completing tasks, making a conscious effort to get your work done essential.

Strategies for Completing Work Remotely

• ⏰ Start on time by adhering to your usual office start time, ensuring you are at your desk and working, not just arriving at the building.
• 📝 Create and focus on a task list to avoid losing time searching for the next activity and to have a record of accomplishments for reviews.
• ⏳ Finish on time by working a reasonable number of hours, avoiding the temptation to work fewer hours than necessary, and keeping a log of start and end times can help.

Ensuring Work Quality and Visibility

• 🔍 Remote work can lead to increased scrutiny; therefore, your work must be done to a higher standard to overcome potential biases.
• 📞 Make your work easy to find and follow for colleagues and managers, as they may hesitate to call remotely, preferring easier but less effective communication methods.
• 🗣️ Let people know your work is done by reporting it effectively, as work is not considered complete until it is communicated as such.

Effective Reporting and Deadline Management

• 📧 Report your work using methods your manager will see, tailoring communication to their preferences, as an email might be more effective than updating a project database if the manager checks email regularly.
• 📅 Consistently hit your deadlines, especially when it might be tempting to postpone, as this demonstrates professionalism and trustworthiness.
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