Making a Success of Managing and Working Remotely

5: Top tips for working remotely

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4. After introductions, if there are people you don’t

know, say your name again when you speak for the

first time so that people can put a name to a voice.

5. If on a video conference, dress properly – don’t be

caught in your pyjamas!

6. Focus on the conference – don’t be distracted by other

tasks. It is tempting to multi-task, but people soon pick

up if you are doing other things.

7. Wait for people to finish speaking so you don’t speak

over them.

8. Keep to time.

9. Use the opportunity at the end of the call or at the

beginning of the call if you are waiting for people to

join, for informal chat but don’t ...