ExecOnline Joins #AskReuters Twitter Chat on Remote Work

Stephen Bailey, CEO and Founder of ExecOnline, joined experts from around the globe for this week’s #AskReuters Twitter chat to discuss an important topic on many of our minds today: working remote. It was incredible to see so many leaders come together to share their favorite productivity tips and answer your questions about remote work. Special thanks to Lauren Young, Editor, Digital Special Projects, Reuters, for organizing the chat and including ExecOnline. It was a pleasure to share our insights and learn from many other thought leaders, including:

Dan Schawbel @danschawbel
New York Times bestselling author

Lindsay Pollak @lindseypollak
New York Times bestselling author

Susan McPherson @susanmcpherson
Lifelong learner, curious and optimistic

Cali Williams Yost @caliyost
CEO & Founder, Flex+Strategy Group

Joyce Maroney @wf_institute
Founder & Executive Director of the Workforce Institute

Jody Thompson @JodyROWE
Co-creator of the Results-Only Work Environment™ (ROWE™)

Bhushan Sethi @bhushansethi1
Joint Global Leader PWC People & Org

Jon Penn @jonjpenn
CEO at National Research Group

John Seigenthaler @jseigenthaler
Partner at Finn Partners

Ruba Borno @RubaBorno
SVP/GM, CX Centers and Managed Services of Cisco

Paul Daugherty @PaulDaugh
Group Chief Executive – Technology & Chief Technology Officer at Accenture

Adam Christopher @ADMchr
Novelist

Missed the Twitter chat? Below we have outlined the questions covered and links to our responses and resources. Learn more on Twitter: #AskReuters.

Question 1: What tips do you have for working efficiently, productively and comfortably from home (especially if your new “colleagues” are spouses, kids, roommates or pets)?

#AskReuters .@LaurenYoung A1. Focus on outcomes rather than just hours spent. Set daily and weekly goals with your team and manager. This gives you the flexibility to adapt to personal needs like spouses or out-of-school children while still delivering results.
— ExecOnline (@ExecOnlineInc) April 8, 2020

#AskReuters .@LaurenYoung A1. The first few weeks of any transition can be challenging. Here are some useful tips to help ease this transition to working from home with your kids? https://t.co/EGi4wM7Jc6 pic.twitter.com/nOg3E9f2bl
— ExecOnline (@ExecOnlineInc) April 8, 2020

Question 2: What are the biggest myths about remote work?

#AskReuters .@LaurenYoung A2. The biggest myth is that previously remote companies are prepared for today’s virtual work. Today’s remote work is characterized by high levels of business and personal uncertainty. We call this unique environment “Virtual Uncertainty”
— ExecOnline (@ExecOnlineInc) April 8, 2020

Question 3: I really miss the people I work with. How do I casually connect with them?

#AskReuters .@LaurenYoung A3. Build casual connections into your daily meetings. Spend the first 5 minutes of every meeting catching up with your colleagues on a personal level before diving into business.
— ExecOnline (@ExecOnlineInc) April 8, 2020

*question 4 was skipped.

Question 5: What are the best ways for managers to engage and motivate people if they can’t see them? And how does my boss know I am working?

#AskReuters .@LaurenYoung A5. Virtual work & Uncertainty are not going away. Take the time to really hone our abilities & invest in the professional development of our people, this makes the organization better. Hear more from @DorieClark – https://t.co/6misLLxdp7
— ExecOnline (@ExecOnlineInc) April 8, 2020

Question 6: I am overwhelmed and stressed out by everything. How can I take care of myself (plus the people I love) while working from home? How can I stay focused?

.@LaurenYoung A6. If you're feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, or confused learning to balance both everyday life & #workingfromhome, know that you're not alone. Take a deep breath & follow these expert-backed steps to develop virtual routines. https://t.co/q4umVtmiAk #AskReuters pic.twitter.com/XHQzdC3Pyn
— ExecOnline (@ExecOnlineInc) April 8, 2020

Question 7: What is the best way to truly turn off from work and set better boundaries?

.@LaurenYoung A7. Take a daily walk to clear your head. It’s important to follow safety guidelines and practice social distancing, but quick walks around your neighborhood can be both energizing and an opportunity to come up with innovative ideas. #AskReuters
— ExecOnline (@ExecOnlineInc) April 8, 2020

Question 8: How will work change when things return to “normal?”

.@LaurenYoung A8. It’s safe to say work is unlikely to be the same. Many companies will be much more thoughtful about which work activities need to be conducted in person vs virtually. One example: More corporate learning programs are moving online. #AskReuters
— ExecOnline (@ExecOnlineInc) April 8, 2020

Question 9: When it comes to remote work, what are you optimistic about right now?

.@LaurenYoung A9. The current challenges we face will make both companies and employees stronger than ever before. #AskReuters
— ExecOnline (@ExecOnlineInc) April 8, 2020

Thank you for hosting us, Lauren!

Thanks to our #AskReuters experts! Great tips on working from home.

And a special shout out to @benkellerman_ and @BeeLockwood for behind-the-scenes magic.

See you next week! pic.twitter.com/AcYUNdCZng
— Lauren Young (@LaurenYoung) April 8, 2020

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