Get Remote Work Done: How to thrive and lead in a modern flexible workplace

by Madhan Kanagavel

Remote work is becoming more and more commonplace in an increasingly distributed but connected workplace. While, remote work is not better or worse than traditional office based setups, it is just very different. It requires a different perspective and an attitude adjustment to be successful. Otherwise, it can fail spectacularly. In this book written after 15 years of being a remote worker, manager and leader of a team spread across 6 continents and 15 countries, I offer my insights and tips and tricks that has helped me to become better at remote work. The book is written to the point and should be an easy read for you and your team mates. The book is meant for anyone interested in remote work, and specifically for - If you are joining a remote team and want to get a head start - If you want be more effective in a remote team - If you are struggling with having a good work-life balance working remotely - If you run a remote team and want your team to function better - If you are a leader deciding whether to grow your team as fully remote - If you want to set up the best practices and tools for remote work Chapter Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Philosophy of Remote Work Chapter 3: Key Rules for Remote Work -- Section 3.1: Managing your workplace -- Section 3.2: Improving Communication -- Section 3.3: Interacting with People -- Section 3.4: Becoming Consistent Chapter 4: Organizing for Success Chapter 5: Overcoming 14 top challenges in Remote Work Chapter 6: Tools Chapter 7: Conclusion

82 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 14, 2020

Reviews

[Harini Priyadharshini · Rating 5 out of 5]

Number of pages: 80
Average reading time: ~45 minutes (however, the content and its utility is best suited if you do multiple slower reads at intervals)

For the fear of divulging too many details of the book, I do not want to speak about much of the content of the book. But I must tell you, the importance of aspects like trust, culture, storage of information and so much more that I have learnt by experience and better understood with Mr.Kanagavel’s words are what makes this book that good.

It is a must read, for new and old members of remote workplaces, irrespective of your position and level. Read it and re-read it, and do so at regular intervals, because every time you read it, there’s going to be one extra thing you realise or identify with.

I must mention, with a lot of respect, the structure of this book. Simple, small, with a lot of little nuggets of information all over the book; it makes it perfect for every kind of reader and non-reader too. This one is going into my personal library and should go into yours too.

[Mela Lozano · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book is essentially a guidebook on how to effectively and productively work from home. Very useful for those who have never worked from home before. I do wish there was a little more content to it.