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Make Hybrid Working Successful

Making location-flexible work arrangements a success requires thoughtful planning and organization.

 
1

Establish a Schedule

Discuss your individual work arrangement with your team and decide on your in-office days. Maximize the benefits of highly focused remote work and in-person, collaborative office work by making productivity your guiding principle. 
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2

Create Workday Routines

Develop daily workday routines for both your “in-office” and “remote work” days. When at home, follow a daily schedule with firm start, stop and break times.
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3

Know Your Communication Tools

Decide on appropriate communication channels for online meetings, asynchronous collaboration and status updates with your team. Make sure you know how to use each tool and for what purpose.
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4

Be Communicative

Consistent and effective communication is a critical workplace skill in a hybrid environment. Set up regular times to catch up with others. Keep remote team members in the loop, such as by updating project management tools and sharing your calendar. 
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5

Develop Virtual Presentation Skills

Virtual meetings are the default for hybrid teams unless everyone is in the same room. Learning the ins and outs of making your online presentations engaging will pay off. 
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