{"id":683,"date":"2018-05-01T06:12:48","date_gmt":"2018-05-01T12:12:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/textor.ca\/?p=683"},"modified":"2020-09-08T11:45:01","modified_gmt":"2020-09-08T17:45:01","slug":"working-remotely-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.textor.ca\/working-remotely-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Remote Working Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"

* As published in the PMI-SAC April 30, 2018 email newsletter.<\/p>\n

Remote Working Tips<\/h1>\n

Sometimes its impossible to avoid having remote team members. Here\u2019s some tips for preparing to communicate:<\/p>\n

1) On teleconferences, mitigate any \u201cbad connection\u201d problems by reminding all participants to mute unless they are talking.<\/p>\n

2) Check the internet connection before the meeting. If possible, choose a wired connection over wireless. If the internet is bad or unavailable a participant may become audio only. As a contingency to audio only, having a team sync tool that offers use in offline mode can be useful. Examples are: Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox.<\/p>\n

Extra tip: Cisco Spark has a tool for testing internet readiness for softphone calling, screen share and conference calls. In addition to bandwidth it also tests for critical real time application requirements such as jitter: https:\/\/mediatest.ciscospark.com\/#\/main<\/a>. If the remote work site is a location that will be used often then it might be worth having the local internet service provider look into any issues the Cisco Spark tool finds.<\/p>\n

3) Ensure the remote worker has a good headset. As long as the internet connection is good typically a stereo headset will noticeably exceed cell phone quality. It also avoids having to connect two tools: a phone and a screen share. Here\u2019s a site with headset reviews:<\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.pcmag.com\/news\/the-best-headsets-and-headphones-for-your-home-office<\/a><\/p>\n

Extra Tip: Have a visual cue to remind yourself of your mute status. This reduces the chance for the dreaded \u201ctalking while accidently muted\u201d issue. The author uses the Logitech H820e wireless headset as the boom mike has a red LED.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

* As published in the PMI-SAC April 30, 2018 email newsletter. Remote Working Tips Sometimes its impossible to avoid having remote team members. Here\u2019s some tips for preparing to communicate: 1) On teleconferences, mitigate any \u201cbad connection\u201d problems by reminding all participants to mute unless they are talking. 2) Check the internet connection before the … <\/p>\n

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