Many of the conversations I have with individuals about remote work best practices include a discussion of routines or patterns that help with getting ready for a productive day. Whether people are working in the office or out of the …
Time is one of the most valuable things that people have and we don’t want to spend it all in meetings. Before you invite anyone to your next virtual meeting, consider who really needs to be in the meeting. If …
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Story from the Workplace (note that organizational names are changed to protect privacy) by Sharon Turner, Web Accessibility Analyst, CPACC Recently, my remote team completed a project during which we brought accessibility consultants on board. While the project would ultimately …
Delivering criticism requires some careful communication if you want it received well and acted upon without a lot of negative side effects. While this isn’t always possible, one of the best tips for getting good results from criticism is to …
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We recently shared a productivity tip on making eye contact during meetings. I have noticed that it is becoming common for people to keep their cameras off altogether during remote meetings. Whenever possible, keep them on! By keeping your camera …
Standing meetings have always been a part of agile work as they keep things running smoothly and efficiently. However, the idea of standing up while in any virtual communication meeting can be helpful too. Standing up during video conference meetings …
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Logging into video calls early decreases the stress related to rushing to a meeting as well as allows for time to virtually visit with and connect with others who join meetings early. This step of easing into a meeting can …
Have you ever found yourself tangled up in a text or email conversation where several people are posting at once, and the landscape keeps shifting under your feet? You find yourself responding to only part of a topic, and the …
I first learned the power of using Post-It Notes when analyzing the data from a usability test. In a team of five people, we each extracted the data we saw (one point each) to Post-Its. Then we could begin to …
When in video conferencing for long periods of time, looking at oneself can lead to self-evaluation which can be draining and have other negative effects. In an effort to prevent these negative effects, including what is referred to as Zoom-fatigue, …
