Flexwork Chat
February 19th, 2010 by JasperOn Wednesday we had our first Flexwork Chat. I was joined by Phil Montero, Lokesh Datta and many more on Twitter. Using the hashtag #flexworkchat, we debated the following questions:
1. Does working remotely allow people to be more productive, and how?
2. What are the barriers that could potentially reduce #productivity when working from home?
3. What methods/tools do you use to overcome some of the barriers we just discussed? Are #collaboration focused tools the key?
A few key points came out, for successful flexible working:
- Clear & measurable goals, and continual communication
- Our current ability to measure productivity in the office is limited and this restricts the adoption of flexible practices
- The ability to work to your own schedule and within your own ambitions and motivations enhances productivity
- Do not overwhelm remote employees with technology and give them the time and space to learn them. Engage staff in a conversation about what tools to use.
- Control freak managers are a barrier to productivity and flexible working
The full transcription is available in PDF form here. It was a great success, and we hope to repeat it again soon.
Thanks to everyone who got involved.