Digital Tools 12 - Remote Work Foundations / Digital Transformation in Practice: Virtual Collaboration Tools / LinkedIn Learning Pathway

Melina manages a team that is all remote. She wants to collaborate with her team to design and build a culture when working remotely. Which suggestion would you recommend to her and the team?

Keep social exchanges proactive and with intent.

All communication becomes easier if you have a strong relationship with people. This is especially true and more challenging for remote workers. Which approach would help you build rapport with your remote co-workers?

Ask what people do and how they spend their time outside of work. Regardless of the medium, spend a few moments to take this approach to become acquainted with others on a personal level.

Your marketing team is ready to begin to work on a campaign. The first thing is to set up a cloud-based tool to use for collaboration and storage. Which tool is best for this team to utilize?

Box

Natalie is working from home on a project. To make sure she is in alignment with her team and manager, what step should she take first?

Know your stakeholders. It is critical to know who your stakeholders are, as they are responsible for setting clear goals and expectations.

You have a conflict with one of your remote teammates over some tasks on a project. Which method of confrontation would you likely refrain from doing?

Send an email and chat messages.

There are several ways you can avoid distractions in a remote environment. Which factor is the most important in doing so?

Set boundaries. Just because you work from home does not mean you are available. Have clear boundaries and a schedule with those around you.

Tom has an idea to help improve the process for his department. He wants to share it with a few others to get feedback. Which strategy would be the best approach?

Set up a conference call with an agenda.

Which choice is a common myth regarding remote workers?

There's no opportunity for career growth. This is not true. The key is to have clear expectations and a career path that enables you to work the schedule you desire.

Sebastian is a remote worker who is looking for a sense of community in a shared workspace at the lowest possible cost. What is his best option?

a coffee shop These places typically allow you to use their space to work, but it's best to purchase something every couple of hours (whether they require it or not).

Your boss just agreed to let you work from home. This is new to you, so you want a setup to meet all your needs. What is an important aspect of making sure you have the right setup for productivity?

a private and quiet room

You just started to work remotely. You asked your boss for a schedule of when you are remote versus required onsite, and you have been assigned a buddy to help you. This is an example of _____.

onboarding

As a remote worker, which action would prevent you from feeling healthy and having a strong work-life balance?

responding to emails at any time

Pete is part of a remote tech support team. His company uses several tools enabling remote workers to feel more connected and part of the culture. Which tool is Pete most likely using?

screen sharing

The most important aspect of starting any job or project -- whether remote or onsite --is to have clear expectations. Who is responsible for ensuring that expectations are set?

you It is best if you initiate the setting of expectations, which creates a strong relationship with your manager and co-workers.