1. Being a successful remote employee
Telecommuting Boss
Being a successful remote employee
WHPC Workshop – SC18
Maytal Dahan

2. A little bit about me Maytal Dahan
Live in Los Angeles, but work for the Texas Advanced Computing Center at the University of Texas at Austin
Director of Advanced Computing Interfaces
I’ve been working remotely in a variety of yoga pants for the past 16+ years
Grown from developer, software engineer, project lead, group manager, director
I manage almost 30 employees
In addition, I lead and manage multiple large scale projects with a diverse set of teams – PMs, Technical Leads, Stakeholders, etc.

3. What are we going to talk about today?
Interested in telecommuting?
It is more than just working in your PJs on the couch
Learn how to pitch the idea to your boss
Interesting in learning how to manage from afar?
Learn how to be the best boss remotely
Already telecommuting?
Strategies on how you manage your day
Learn about how to be more productive
Collaborate with others on ideas to maintain accountability and visibility

4. I want to telecommute! How do I get started?
7/1/2019

5. Strategies for Pitching Telecommuting
Telecommuting is NOT sitting on the couch eating bonbons
Actively push up against the impression that you are not going to be as productive as the person coming into the office every day.
You are going to have to work 110% to show that you are being a productive employee.
So here are a few strategies when it comes to pitching telecommuting….

6. Know Yourself Am I the right type of person for telecommuting?
Don’t mind being alone
Ability to tune out distractions
Self Motivated
Feel energized, enthusiastic and excited about working remotely
Diligent
Autonomous, Self Starting
Able to engage others independently

7. Know Your Organization
Know your Boss
Suggest a trial period
Track your tasks
Stay visible and active on , chat, etc.
ACTIVELY participate in conversations in the organization

8. Now that I’m telecommuting. What’s next?
7/1/2019

9. Designate your workspace

10. Designate your workspace
When you are at your desk you are in WORK MODE
Treat your workspace similar to how you would in a traditional office
Try to keep your desk clean and free of clutter
Invest in an office space that helps you be productive
Comfortable office chair
Keyboard & Mouse
External Monitor
Footrest
Proper lighting

11. Get ready for your day

12. Get ready for your day Find habits that work for YOU Work mindset
Treat your telecommuting job as you would an office job

13. Stay Connected Use Technology to stay connected
Collaborative team atmosphere helps with MOTIVATION and PRODUCTIVITY
Video Conferencing, Chat, Project organization tools

14. Produce quality work…. Maintain Strong Relationships

15. Work Life Balance

16. Telecommuting: Bottom Line
Pitching Telecommuting
Clarify your goals and objectives
Know yourself and your organization
Keys To Telecommuting Success
Workspace & Daily Routine
Create a stable work environment
Communication, trust, respect
Work/Life Balance
And much more!

17. Questions? Feel free to contact me! @maytaldahan
We have a few more minutes for questions so feel free to come up, also go ahead and contact me if you want to follow up. I can talk about telecommuting all day so feel free to drop me a line.