
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 ...