Training Overview

Almost overnight, remote work has become a mainstream. Companies and CSOs around the world are encouraging their employees to work from home to prioritize the health and safety of their workforce and communities amid Corona Virus. Working through this rapid change can be hard and we have  designed the Distance Working Toolkit to quickly help remote workers get information they can trust, stay connected to their community and learn now to be more productive and successful in their jobs.

Since January 2020 “remote working” have tripled as both employees and managers increasingly look for advice on how to navigate the challenges of working remotely and managing a remote workforce.  

This free course is designed to help employees and managers effectively work remotely and featured top tips on how to successfully achieve that goal. During the period of the training key topics will be discussed and facilitated within 12 hours across 3 days.

Targeted Audience

This training is intended for remote workers or entities wanting to start working remotely, who wish to increase their knowledge and understanding of distance working concepts and acquire the required skills to prepare a job out of office.

Key Timeline

-Training Date: September 28-30, 2020 (Monday - Wednesday)
-Time: 9:00am - 12:00noon
-Duration: Three (3) days

Minimal Requirements

-100% free
-Register with a business or CSO
-Computer or SmartPhone
-Commitment

Learning Objectives

_Describe the ideal home setup for working remotely.
_Cite the tools remote workers can use to stay connected to the home office.
_Create a productive environment by limiting distractions.
_Evaluate and choose the best technology to increase your productivity.
_Learn how to manage interruptions and emergencies at home.
_Recall the characteristics of an effective PowerPoint used during a video conference call.
_Explain why you might look at the screen, rather than the camera lens, during a video conference call.
_Recognize the best strategy for positioning a laptop and its camera for the most flattering and engaging look.
_Maintaining regular contact with remote team members
_Managing workloads and deliverable
_Understanding the challenges of virtual meetings
_Choosing the right platform to meet virtually

Focus Objectives

-Preparing for a Remote Office
-Introduction to Google Suite
-Social Media Marketing (Branding)
-Writing Professional Emails