Working Remotely – Making it Work for You

Whether you are new or seasoned to working from home, following are a variety of curated learning resources to help you thrive.

The following modules are from LinkedIn Learning unless otherwise stated.

NOTE: The first time you log in to LinkedIn Learning, you must follow some steps to activate your new LinkedIn Learning account. If you are already set up, please log in with your Algonquin College credentials (it uses Single Sign On (SSO), so this step may not be required if you are already logged in)

All LinkedIn Learning self-directed modules are an hour or less with flexibility for you to focus on content pertinent to your learning needs with choice of video or transcript. Course segments average 10 minutes or less.

Working Remotely – The Essentials

Working Remotely (1hr)
This course contains the following micro modules:

  1. What Is Remote Work?
  2. Successfully Working Remotely
  3. Remote Work Productivity
  4. Communication and Collaboration
  5. Excelling as a Remote Worker
Time Management: Working from Home (1 hr 25 min)
This course contains the following micro modules:

  1. Establishing Your Home Base
  2. Crafting Your Schedule
  3. Communicating Productively
  4. Considerations for Working Parents and Caregivers
Thriving in a Remote Work Environment (BlueOceanBrain microlearning lessons)
Three interactive micro lessons to assist and understand the experience of working virtually, allowing you and your team members to remain effective and productive:

  1. When Remote Works Well
  2. Tips for Successful Remote Teams
  3. Collaborating Around the Globe

Ready, Set, Unmute – Productive Virtual Meetings (BlueOceanBrain microlearning lessons)
Three interactive micro lessons to assist and understand the experience of working virtually, allowing you and your team members to remain effective and productive:

  1. Video: Avoiding the Trap
  2. 3 Easy Ways to Better Your Virtual Meetings
  3. Engagement Even When You Aren’t Face to Face

Cloud Meeting Advice (Zoom Blog)
A quick, easy read to help ensure a focused and effective Zoom Meeting

Video Meeting Etiquette: 7 Tips to Ensure a Great Attendee Experience (Zoom Blog)
Zoom’s Cloud Meeting Advice blog. Contains a variety of topics around the use of Zoom.
The Basics of Working from Home Learning Path with Dan Pontefract, Founder & CEO – The Pontefract Group who is the former Chief Envisioner & Chief Learning Officer – TELUS, a Leadership Strategist, Keynote Speaker and best-selling author (Flat Army, Open to Think, & Lead Care Win).Dan Pontefract has worked from home for 18 years and has learned a few tricks that he is now willing to share with you. Dan’s 6-part video series The Basics of Working from Home learning path, which he presents with corresponding job aids, will greatly help anyone now working from home. Each video can be viewed as part of the Learning Path on The Basics of Working from Home or downloaded separately. PDF copies of both the video slides and associated Job Aids can also be downloaded.

OMG! I’ve Never Done This Before (10 min)
Video (.mp4 format) Slides (.pdf format) Job Aid (.pdf format)

Setting Up Your Home Working Space (9 min)
Video (.mp4 format) Slides (.pdf format) Job Aid (.pdf format)

Getting Organized & Being Productive (7 ½ min)
Video (.mp4 format) Slides (.pdf format) Job Aid (.pdf format)

How to Participate in Virtual Meetings (6 ½ min)
Video (.mp4 format) Slides (.pdf format) Job Aid (.pdf format)

Using Technology Like a Champion (10 min)
Video (.mp4 format) Slides (.pdf format) Job Aid (.pdf format)

The Importance of Staying Connected (6 min)
Video (.mp4 format) Slides (.pdf format) Job Aid (.pdf format)

Leading and Managing Remote Teams

 

Managing Virtual Teams (56 min)
This course contains the following micro modules:

  1. Building Trust at a Distance
  2. Removing Roadblocks
  3. Nurturing Team Connections
  4. Managing Workloads and Deliverables
Leading at a Distance (36 min)
This course contains the following micro modules:

  1. Remote Leadership Basics
  2. Getting Results at a Distance
  3. Engaging Others at a Distance
  4. Understanding Ourselves as Remote Leaders
Leading Virtual Meetings (32 min)
This course contains the following micro modules:

  1. The Challenges of Virtual Meetings
  2. Before the Meeting
  3. Making Virtual Meetings Work
8 Leadership Hacks to Lead Remote Teams (Infographic by NextMapping)
An at your finger tips reference to leading remote teams.
 

The Remote Leadership Toolkit Learning Path with Dan Pontefract, Founder & CEO – The Pontefract Group who is the former Chief Envisioner & Chief Learning Officer – TELUS, a Leadership Strategist, Keynote Speaker and best-selling author (Flat Army, Open to Think, & Lead Care Win).

In The Remote Leadership Toolkit, Dan Pontefract, kindly shares a true and tried learning path of materials gained from 18 years of working experience leading remotely. Discover the wealth of tips and tricks in Dan’s 10 videos related to remote leadership, remote teams, and being a remote employee. Each video can be viewed as part of the Learning Path on The Remote Leadership Toolkit website or downloaded separately. PDF copies of the video slides can also be downloaded. Dan’s hope in sharing his efforts and materials widely with leaders in the world, is that

“… he will have helped see leaders through…”

Remote Leadership 101: The Basics (7 min)
Video (.mp4 format) Slides (.pdf format)

Establishing Virtual Team Norms (7½ min)
Video (.mp4 format) Slides (.pdf format)

How to Engage & Motivate the Team (6 min)
Video (.mp4 format) Slides (.pdf format)

Helping Employees Adjust to Working From Home (6½ min)
Video (.mp4 format) Slides (.pdf format)

Using Technology to Collaborate with the Team (5.19 min)
Video (.mp4 format) Slides (.pdf format)

Conducting Virtual Team Meetings (7 min)
Video (.mp4 format) Slides (.pdf format)

Conducting Virtual 1-1 Meetings (5.42 min)
Video (.mp4 format) Slides (.pdf format)

How to Effectively Communicate with Remote Employees (7.39 min)
Video (.mp4 format) Slides (.pdf format)

How to Maintain Productivity and Performance (6 min)
Video (.mp4 format) Slides (.pdf format)

The Importance of Empathy in Remote Leadership (7 min)
Video (.mp4 format) Slides (.pdf format)

Thriving at Work and Home

Productivity Tips: Finding Your Productive Mindset (59 min)
This course contains the following micro modules:

  1. Make Time to Get More Time
  2. Stop Perfectionism from Hurting Productivity
  3. Avoiding Less Valuable Activities
  4. Make Peace with the Truth of Time
  5. Getting the Most from Learning Opportunities
  6. Avoiding the Crowd Mindset
  7. How to Develop Flexibility
  8. Use a Perhaps List
  9. How to Handle Interruptive Ideas
  10. How to Take Notes Productively
  11. Why Repetition Saves Time
  12. How to be Prepared for Anything
  13. How Personal Values Promote Productivity
  14. How to Shake Off Negative Experiences
  15. Embracing the Power of Doing Nothing
  16. When to Fix and When Not to Fix a Problem
  17. Put News in Its Proper Place
  18. Add Meaning to Your Workday
  19. Pursuing Uncertain Projects
Finding Your Time Management Style (1 hr 14 min)
This course contains the following micro modules:

  1. Discovering Your Style
  2. Variety-Based Styles
  3. Consistency-Based Styles
  4. Working with Differing Styles
Managing Your Time (11 min)
This course contains the following micro modules:

  1. Thinking About Time Management
  2. Using the 80/20 Rule
  3. Finding Your Einstein Window
  4. Communicating Your Availability
Being an Effective Team Member (31 min)
This course contains the following micro modules:Steps for Becoming an Effective Teammate:

  • Be a strong teammate
  • Prioritize team goals and build trust
  • Effective teammates are reliable
  • Ideal teammates have a positive attitude
  • Demonstrate respect to teammates
  • Be proactive about team projects
  • Approach teamwork collaboratively
  • Effective teammates behave professionally
  • Ideal teammates think strategically
  • Strategically Self-Aware
Improving Your Focus (56min)
This course contains the following micro modules:

  1. What is Focus Management?
  2. Your Digital Space
  3. Your Physical Space
  4. Your Mind
  5. Your Time
  6. Your Relationships