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 …
“We’re at a very interesting point in history when it comes to workplace technology.” On this episode of Remote Works, I share some of the research related to technology usage in remote and hybrid organizations and ideas for how to …
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I recently read a book that is coming out shortly: Augmentation Technologies and Artificial Intelligence in Technical Communication: Designing Ethical Futures by Duin and Perdersen. This book is a treasure trove of resources for considering how to design for the …
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For decades, research has explored teamwork and collaboration in an effort to make this process as effective and successful as possible. One of the most notable models of group development comes from Tuckman in 1965. The research identifies five stages …
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 …
Seth Stephens-Davidowitz. Don’t trust your gut: Using data to get what you really want in life. New York: Harper Collins, 2022, 320 pages. A few years ago, I read Seth Stephens-Davidowitz’s book Everybody Lies, which provides a number of stories …
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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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