Migrators Group  - Effective Consultancy for Today's Organisations

 

 

WORKSHOP

UNDERSTANDING TELECOMMUTING

Duration 
1-2 Days (depending on level of complexity)

Objectives
To make staff aware of, and understand, the needs and uses of telecommuting and remote management 

Overview
The workshop will introduce highlight and discuss relevant topics, including:

Need for telecommuting
Introduction to telecommuting 
Advantages and disadvantages
Making a business case
Preparing for telecommuting
The home working environment
Setting up the home office
Establishing a routine
Colleagues and staff
Networking
Team working
Office meetings
Social events
Family and friends
Temptations and treats
Disruptions and distractions
Caring for relatives and pets

Work load
Agreeing workloads
Meetings and discussions
Completing work
Progress and reporting
Delivery of completed work
Working  environment
Differentiating work and home
Recognition and rewards and 
Research, information and data
Communication
The 'live' environment
Technology
Computer requirements
E-mail and the internet
Telephony and audio conferencing
Specialist equipment
Support
Technology support
Support from the office
Using local suppliers


Presentation method
The workshop is intended to be provided in a lecture format. The workshop will include a high level of graphic and animated content. A variety of practical examples and case studies will also be used, which will be current and relevant to the workshop and the audience. Where possible, instructors will also provide additional coaching and mentoring to students.

The  participants will also be encouraged to play an active role in the workshop. Participants will be encouraged to take part in a variety of exercises, as well as discuss various elements of the workshop and related issues.

Participants will receive a comprehensive set of notes relating to the workshop, as well as tip sheets, checklists and other supporting information, to take away for future reference.

This  training workshop is provided as an independent module, allowing it to be combined with other modules, as required.  If required, this workshop module can also be provided at a greater level of detail. 

This workshop module can be tailored to the requirements of the organisation, and can be adapted to complement other training, or change management related initiatives. 

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