Making Remote Work Productive - a Q/A - April 2

Share what is your preferred project management program/platform/method for the Adv agency space...

Got asked by my manager what would be the best practice for track & trace instead of scheduling hangout meetings over & over since everyone is in WFH mode. Do you have first-hand experience to… more

Marc, how different would you say law firms are from say consulting firms in the way they adjust to remote work culture?

Thanks for your time Marc - how would you say company cultures can standout for high performance in a remote environment?

Anyone else having problems maintaining sanity while having their kids fighting with each other in the background of Zoom calls for work? 😑

How do we convince company leaders that remote work is productive? A lot of them might be on the fence because *they’re* not personally productive. How do we encourage more WFH days when this is over?

What are some focus techniques aside from Pomodoro that I can use to help stay focused? Feel like 20 mins for me generally is too short but adding more seems daunting

Any tools to help keep ourselves accountable? Been using a timer/schedule extension on Chrome helps a little.

I need to read the news to stay informed but it stresses me out, and it’s easy for me to lose an hour at 9am going anxiously down a NYT rabbit hole. This is a big drag on my productivity. Any advice?

Are there any online tools you use as a to do list?

I don't have a great work set-up in my small apartment (i.e., no desk, no work chair, headphones, mouse, etc.). What are the top 5 wfh "accessories" you'd recommend on a budget? Than… more

Sometimes I'm about to take a break from working, but then feel like I should just get a bit more done because there is so much to do and I don't take a break. How do I give myself the time?

What would you recommend to maintain high levels of motivation for a remote workforce?

I find myself tethered to my desk much longer when I wfh and am losing work-life balance. How can I politely cut people off to make sure I get my home PT done?

Do you think the perspective around WFH/Remote Work is going to change in any way once COVID-19 is over?

How do I detach the idea of "home" from my "work" space? I feel constantly distracted when I'm not in a place I consider an office?

How’s Zac?

I find that I have no balance any more in my life. I wake up and start working, and that goes until dinner or bed time. How important are boundaries to high performance?

I have really top performers who have been pretty mediocre, especially in their attention to detail, since we switched to remote-first. Is this common?

Hey everyone -- what's the one most positive thing you've learned about yourself over the past two weeks?

Hey Everyone!! Hope you're all safe and productive this morning! Thanks for signing up for this session.

How should remote work practices differ by role? For example, CxO-level personnel vs staff do'ers?

Hi, How do I balance the paradox of colleagues and clients expecting almost immediate response to emails and messages with the best practice of planning and structuring the day's activities?

I'm so distracted and can't seem to get any work done. How do I plan my day?

The things are literally changing every day. How should I approach setting up priorities that can be more meaningful and relevant in a such environment for myself and my team?

I find myself procrastinating much more when working from home. How can I minimize this and be more productive?

How do I force myself to do something I don't like?

What's the best way to set up accountability structures with remote teams?

How did you come up with the idea for 8 steps and decide that it should be a book, rather than say a blog post? I'm interested in writing books myself. Thanks!

What do you think it takes to be an effective manager and leader in a remote situation? How can I get the most out of my people?

Forgive me, but doesn't it all just boil down to discipline and routine? I get that it's challenging when suddenly working from home, but isn't that the key?

What are some companies that you think have great remote work cultures? What makes them stand out?

How would you summarize your 8 steps? Any in particular that you think are effective in this environment?

How can I maintain my level of performance in a world where my routine has been totally disrupted?