Description:

More and more companies are finding that flexibility for employees in both work hours and work location help them attract and retain the best talents and actually improve productivity. This course identifies the potential benefits and pitfalls in managing a "virtual" workforce, gives guidelines for maintaining communication, monitoring productivity, and encouraging peak performance. There are methods for assuring alignment and consistency, and suggestions for preserving important working relationships without the traditional work structure.

Strategy 1: DESIGN a Virtual Office.
Tip: Educate yourself.

• Analyze the benefits of telework.
• Identify the personnel for your program.
• Recognize the drawbacks and disadvantages.

Competencies

1. Design a virtual office.
   • Educate himself.
   • Plan the initial program and proposal.
   • Implement the work group program.
2. Coach employees on set-up.
   • Set up an efficient home office.
   • Establish communication guidelines.
   • Assist with time management.
   • Get the work done.
3. Establish office requirements.
4. Measure productivity.
5. Monitor her finances.
6. Design and implement improvements.