{"product_id":"working-from-home-for-dummies-isbn-9781119748496","title":"Working From Home For Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eYour essential guide to working from home and staying connected\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn today's networked global economy, working from home is no longer a novelty. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, companies and organizations everywhere are embracing the game-changing benefits of allowing employees to work outside the office, and the results are profound: managers benefit by saving money and resources and by having access to talent outside their zip codes, while employees enjoy greater job opportunities, productivity, independence, and satisfaction—in part from the time saved not commuting. According to one source, 85% of businesses say that productivity increased along with greater flexibility—and 90% of employees say that flexibility boosted their morale.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWorking From Home For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e, gathers the expertise of multiple industry experts, featuring best of the best content from  \u003ci\u003eVirtual Teams For Dummies, Managing For Dummies, 3E, Company Culture For Dummies, Zoom For Dummies, Microsoft Teams For Dummies, Slack For Dummies, Mindfulness For Dummies, 3E\u003c\/i\u003e, and\u003ci\u003e Stretching For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as new material from award-winning author Tara Powers on setting expectations and boundaries, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSet up your workspace\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStay connected to your team\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRun productive online meetings\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGet in the right headspace\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book is the full guide on how to successfully work with virtual teams, whether you are a team member or a manager.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout This Book 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFoolish Assumptions 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIcons Used in This Book 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeyond the Book 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere to Go from Here 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Getting Started with Working From Home 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: Setting Up Your Workspace 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing the Right Spot in Your Home 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePicking the best room 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating an effective layout 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting All the Equipment You Need 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesk and chair 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComputer and monitor 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrinter and scanner 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInternet access 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhone service 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNoise-cancelling headset and camera 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStorage 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrganizing Your Work Life (And Keeping It That Way) 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTime 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorkspace 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePaperwork 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComputers and other devices 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBooks and other reference materials 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding Some Personal Touches 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: Ensuring Success with Important Work-at-Home Skills and Behaviors 21\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting Goals and Priorities 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStarting with goals 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeciding on priorities 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging Your Time Well 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating and sticking to a schedule 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking to-do lists 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConquering procrastination 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEstablishing Routines 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing Your Own IT Department 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIncreasing Your Healthy Productivity 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWatching Out for Distractions 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOvercoming Isolation 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStaying Positive and Motivated 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePutting positivity into practice 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding personal motivation 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing a team player and knowing you matter 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking Sure You Still Have a Personal Life 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEstablishing expectations 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting boundaries 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: Following Virtual Team Meeting Etiquette 41\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking Your Background 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking Camera Ready 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMinimizing Noise and Using the Mute Button 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpeaking Clearly and Making Eye Contact 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRemembering a Few Important Do’s and Don’ts 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEngaging in virtual meeting best practices 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSteering clear of common mistakes 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePracticing Patience 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Staying in Touch with Slack 51\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: Getting Started with Slack 53\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReviewing Slack’s Different Versions 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFree plan 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStandard plan 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlus plan 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnterprise Grid 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChanging Your Slack Plan 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUpgrading 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDowngrading 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeginning Your Slack Journey with the Workspace 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating a new Slack workspace 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSigning in to an existing Slack workspace 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccessing your new workspace via a web browser 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing the Slack desktop app 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing the Slack mobile app 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroducing the Slack user interface 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummarizing Slack’s Different Roles and Permissions 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdministrative roles 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNon-administrative roles 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging member roles 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnterprise Grid roles and permissions 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStarting Your New Workspace off on the Right Foot 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExpanding your existing workspace 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConfiguring your member profile and key account settings 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: Targeting Your Communication with Slack Channels 79\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroducing Slack Channels 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring the Different Types of Slack Channels 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublic channels 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrivate channels 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMulti-workspace channels 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShared channels 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating Public and Private Channels 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating your first public channel 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding an intelligent channel structure 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eViewing basic channel information 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding Members to Existing Channels 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManual additions 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefault workplace channels 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring Existing Public Channels 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommunicating via Slack Channels 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePosting simple channel messages 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding channel etiquette 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: Entering the Wonderful World of Slack Messages 101\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Slack Messages 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSending a message 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerforming basic message actions 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormatting your messages 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding people in your workspace to message 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEditing messages 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeleting messages 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMuting conversations 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting message-specific reminders 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSaving direct messages and channel messages 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePinning direct messages to conversations 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating special types of messages 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConverting group direct messages into private channels 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing threads to create topic-specific containers 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSharing in Slack 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSharing files 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSharing messages 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForwarding Email to Slack 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommunicating Outside of Slack 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: Staying Informed with Notifications, Statuses, and Feeds 127\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Your Arms around Notifications 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChannel-specific notifications 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeyword-specific notifications 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDirect messages from individuals and groups 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMissed calls 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDM reminders 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMember join and leave messages 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThreads and notifications 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConcurrently notifying multiple users 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLetting Others Know Your Availability 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting your status 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eViewing your colleagues’ statuses 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEditing your status 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClearing your status 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting yourself to away\/active 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnplugging with Do Not Disturb mode 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConfiguring Device-Specific Notifications 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnabling notifications on mobile devices 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding when settings collide 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding Other Ways to Stay Current 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReceiving emails on recent activity 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eViewing mentions and reactions 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Focusing on Zoom 147\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: Getting to Know Zoom’s Suite of Communication Tools 149\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eZoom’s Core Services 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eZoom Meetings \u0026amp; Chat 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMain features and benefits 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlans and costs 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdd-ons 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eZoom Video Webinars 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMain features and benefits 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlans and costs 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eZoom Rooms 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMain features and benefits 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlans and costs 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSupercharging Zoom Rooms 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eZoom Phone 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMain features and benefits 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlans and costs 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: Setting Up Zoom 163\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking Your First Steps 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating a new Zoom account 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eModifying your Zoom plan 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDownloading and installing the Zoom desktop client 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSigning in to the Zoom desktop client 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCompleting your Zoom profile 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting to know the Zoom user interface 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReviewing Zoom Account Management 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding new users to your Zoom account 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeactivating existing accounts 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeleting existing users from your Zoom account 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnlinking users from your Zoom account 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnlocking the power of Zoom user groups 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscussing the Importance of Zoom Roles 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReviewing Zoom’s default roles 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating new user roles 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChanging an existing user’s role 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10: Connecting with Others via Zoom Meetings 187\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Started with Zoom Meetings 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReviewing Zoom’s meeting-specific roles 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLocating your personal Zoom information 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAugmenting your Zoom meetings 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHosting Zoom Meetings 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInviting others to your current meeting 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlanning a future Zoom meeting 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLetting others in to your current meeting 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJoining others’ Zoom meetings 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePutting your best foot forward 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerforming Mid-Meeting Actions 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing virtual backgrounds 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging and interacting with meeting participants 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing breakout rooms during meetings 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11: Looking at Zoom Contact Management and Chatting 215\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging Your Zoom Contacts 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding contacts to your Zoom directory 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRemoving an existing contact from your Meetings \u0026amp; Chat directory 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInviting an existing Zoom contact to a new meeting 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding internal contacts to an existing meeting 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerforming contact-specific actions 220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding User Status in Zoom 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting familiar with Zoom’s status icons 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChanging your status in Meetings \u0026amp; Chat 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStaying current with Zoom notifications 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChatting in Zoom 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExchanging messages with your individual Zoom contacts 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHolding group chats 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating threads in Zoom 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSaving message drafts 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEditing and deleting your messages 232\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferencing other Zoom members in a group discussion 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding some flair to your messages 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUploading and sharing files in Zoom 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSending screenshots 238\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerforming message-specific actions 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: Taking Advantage of Microsoft Teams 241\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12: Navigating Microsoft Teams 243\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDownloading, Installing, and Opening Teams 244\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOn the web 244\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOn a laptop or desktop computer 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking a Quick Spin around Teams 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eActivity 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChat 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTeams 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCalendar 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCalls 250\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFiles 250\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Teams across Many Devices and Platforms 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13: Starting Your First Team and Managing Your Settings 253\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating a New Team 254\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInviting People to Your Team 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDuring the team creation process 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAfter the team creation process 260\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging Your Team Settings 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging Your User Settings 264\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGeneral 266\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrivacy 266\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotifications 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDevices 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePermissions 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCalls 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14: Staying Connected to Others with Channels and Chat 269\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChatting in Teams 270\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSending Messages in Channels 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating a New Channel 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConfiguring a Channel 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMoving from a Channel to a Chat 279\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStarting a private chat 280\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding multiple people to a chat 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGiving a chat a title 282\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePinning a chat to the top of the list 282\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSending More than Text When Chatting 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding emojis, GIFs, and stickers 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding a file 284\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReacting to chat messages 286\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15: Embracing Teams to Make Meetings Better 287\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Up to Speed with the Types of Meetings in Teams 287\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eViewing Your Calendar in Teams 288\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating a New Meeting and Inviting People 289\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJoining an Existing Meeting 294\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Teams for Conference Calls 296\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Teams for Video Calls 297\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: Managing Employees from Home 303\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 16: Introducing the Basics of Managing Virtual Employees 305\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking Room for a New Kind of Employee 306\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing to get virtual 307\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding changes to the office culture 308\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWeighing the pros and cons of telecommuting 309\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging from a Distance 311\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIncreasing your interaction 311\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProviding long-distance recognition 312\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing the Internet 312\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging Different Shifts 313\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 17: Transitioning from Old-School Manager to Virtual Team Leader 315\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognizing Which Leadership Style Works Best 316\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExamining what makes virtual team leaders succeed 316\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermining whether you’re a micromanager, coach, or hands-off manager 319\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComparing control-based and trust-based leadership 321\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking the Opportunity to Grow 323\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePushing the boundaries of culture and C-level expectations 323\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing when to manage up 324\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognizing Common Virtual Team Issues 325\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePoor communication 326\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLack of clarity, direction, and priorities 326\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLoss of team spirit and morale 327\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLack of trust 327\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLack of social interaction 327\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTech issues 328\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCultural clashes 328\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 18: Adopting Best Practices in Communication 329\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying Four Components to Transform Your Communications 330\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking Closer at Text-Only Communication 332\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExamining the pros and cons 332\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing text-only communication effectively 334\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProviding Consistent and Frequent Feedback 335\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEstablishing clear expectations 335\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognizing the importance of two-way feedback and performance discussions 336\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGiving feedback: The how-to 337\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShifting focus from individual accountability to team accountability 338\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEstablishing Best Practices with Communication Agreements 339\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing appropriate communication methods 339\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAgreeing on expected response times 342\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting the rules for handling conflicts 342\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing a problem-solving model 343\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAgreeing on a process for communicating outside the team 344\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePutting together your plan 345\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEstablishing standards for meeting participation 346\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUtilizing the DISC Assessment Tool 346\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 6: Adding Balance and Peace to Your Work-at-Home Life 349\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 19: Building Trust and Wellness in the Virtual Workplace 351\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding a Connection Culture 352\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing a leader your team wants to follow 352\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting to know your team members 353\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReaching out and building rapport 354\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFocusing On Workplace Wellness 356\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering wellness best practices 356\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStarting your team wellness program 357\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaintaining Healthy Boundaries 358\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 20: Using Mindfulness in Your Daily Life 361\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Mindfulness at Work 362\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeginning the day mindfully 362\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDropping in with mini meditations 363\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing from reacting to responding 365\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSolving problems creatively 367\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePracticing mindful working 368\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDebunking the multitasking myth 369\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinishing by letting go 369\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLiving Mindfully in the Digital Age 370\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessing your level of addiction to technology 370\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing mindfulness to get back in control 372\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing technology to enhance mindful awareness 374\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 21: Stretching during the Workday 375\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep Away from the Desk: Standing Stretches 376\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStanding chest stretch 376\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStanding abdominal stretch 377\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStanding side reach with legs crossed 378\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStanding hamstring and calf stretch 380\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStanding hip flexor stretch 381\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHave a Seat: Stretches for the Professional Desk Jockey 382\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShoulders and neck stretch with circles 383\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChest stretch 384\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeated spinal rotation 385\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeated forward bend 387\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWrist and forearm stretch 387\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeated ankle circles 389\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 7: The Part of Tens 393\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 22: Ten Predictors of Virtual Team Success 395\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHaving the Right Technology 395\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHiring the Right Team Leader 396\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHiring the Right Team Members 397\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEstablishing Clear Team Vision and Values 397\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAligning Team Goals with Company Goals 398\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHaving a Solid Team Agreement in Place 398\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing a Communication Strategy 398\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAgreeing on a Process for Team Workflow 399\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing an Onboarding Strategy for New Team Members 399\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eActively Managing Executive Perceptions 400\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 23: Ten Great Slack Tips 401\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRespond Promptly to New Users’ Requests, Questions, and Feedback 401\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRegularly View Slack Analytics 402\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTread Lightly with New Hires 402\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEstablish Slack as the Default Medium for Internal Communication 402\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmphasize Slack’s Carrots More than Its Sticks 403\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeep an Eye Out for New Slack Apps 403\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTell Overly Exuberant Slack Members to Tone It Down 403\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublicize Your Status and Availability 403\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTry Before You Buy 404\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnow When to Turn Slack Off 404\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 405\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eA 20-year talent development professional, \u003cb\u003eTara Powers\u003c\/b\u003e is an international best-selling author, award-winning leadership expert, and sought-after keynote speaker. 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