Learn all about Working Remotely
- Manage your own remote work practices
- Work more effectively with colleagues
- Manage your staff better
Lesson Structure
There are 7 lessons in this course:
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NATURE & SCOPE OF REMOTE WORK
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Introduction
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Nature of remote work
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Scope of remote workplaces for different goods and service business structures
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Timeframe? Is it a short term decision or long term?
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BENEFITS & CHALLENGES OF DOING BUSINESS REMOTELY
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Introduction
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Productivity
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Impact of remote work on businesses
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Impact of remote work on employees
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Impact of remote work on the environment
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How different sectors can engage with remote learning
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TECHNOLOGIES FOR REMOTE BUSINESSES
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Introduction
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Hardware technologies
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Software technologies
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COMMUNICATING REMOTELY
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Introduction
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Face-to-face communication vs. Remote communication
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Creating a positive share culture in the workplace
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How to effectively use different types of remote communication
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MANAGING & SUPPORTING STAFF REMOTELY
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Introduction
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Managing staff remotely
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Recruitment & training
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Supporting staff
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REMOTE DELIVERY OF GOODS & SERVICES
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Introduction
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Examples of goods businesses suited to remote work
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Managing delivery of goods remotely
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Services
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Examples of service businesses suited to remote work
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ONLINE EVENTS
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Introduction
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Review what you have been learning
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Final assessment
The covid pandemic and subsequent lockdowns in 2020/21 forced a move into remote working in many parts of the world.While the idea may have started as a largely "temporary" concept, the practice of working remotely has been shown to have significant advantage, and has been embraced as a permanent component of work practices in many parts of the world and many industries.
Remote work has advantages. It reduces pollution, conserves resources, often increases staff wellbeing and motivation, has time management benefits and much more.
