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How To Be A Healthy, Happy, and Productive Remote Worker

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Ever wondered what it takes to be a successful remote worker? Join Stella Garber from Trello and learn the tips and tricks for time and work management that make remote work an absolute joy. Hear personal and life tips from Trello's team of 70% remote workers, and learn how they tackled the challenges and succeeded in making remote work work.

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STELLA GARBER | HEAD OF MARKETING, TRELLO | ATLASSIAN | @STARTUPSTELLA How To Be A Healthy, Happy And Productive Remote Worker
77% report greater productivity
82%reported lower stress levels
Challenges of remote work can include feelings of isolation and disconnectedness. ANNA LEWIS, TRELLO RECRUITING
BEING STRATEGIC ABOUT REMOTE WORK 
 WILL HELP YOU BE SUCCESSFUL
Who am I?
70% Trello remotely distributed
How To Be A Healthy, Happy, and Productive Remote Worker
Results Oriented Culture Can focus on goals and results more easily Why Remote for Trello? Scaled Processes As team grew, our remote work practices scaled Hiring No geographic limitations means faster hiring and larger talent pools
LET’S DEFINE 
 REMOTE WORK. SO HOW DOES TRELLO DO
 REMOTE WORK?
Working from home is not “remote work”
“Digital nomad” is not remote work
Remote work is WFH as a discipline. LET’S DEFINE REMOTE WORK
THE MOST IMPORTANT FACTOR FOR REMOTE WORK SUCCESS IS...
 A SHARED CONTEXT
Trello’s Rules For Remote Work
Assume Remote
How To Be A Healthy, Happy, and Productive Remote Worker
YOU HAVE A DEDICATED OFFICE SPACE
 WITH A DOOR THAT CLOSES
How To Be A Healthy, Happy, and Productive Remote Worker
You Have The Tools To Do Your Job
How To Be A Healthy, Happy, and Productive Remote Worker
Overcommunicate
Articulated Purpose Can’t assume everyone uses tools the same way Regular Check-Ins Encourage open dialogue on team health Flexibility When things are broken, encourage people to fix them Build in Fun Slack channels for water cooler and interest chats Communication Tools
Make Time For Face Time
Regular Bonding Time Happy hours or jam sessions to make sure people get to know each other Offsites Regular team meetings to look forward to
WHEN A CONVO TAKES MORE THAN A FEW MINUTES
 MAKE IT A HABIT TO SWITCH TO ZOOM
Must Have Team Overlap
Chat Status Give context to your day. Let people know when you’re working. Team Time Maker Days Meeting free days to get shit done. Shared Calendars Make it easy for your team to know your schedule.
Trello Remote Working Rules Assume Remote If even 1 person is remote, assume remote. Overcommunicate If you feel like you’re overcommunicating, it’s probably the right amount. Dedicated Space Office with door that closes, dedicated childcare. Annual Team Offsite Facetime is still very important to foster relationships. Proper Tools Get the tools you need to get the job done. High speed internet at all times. Team Overlap Everyone works from 12-4 PM EST. Meetings happen at this time.
Hire smart people. Get shit done. Repeat.
LET’S TALK ABOUT
 PERSONAL PRODUCTIVITY STARTING WITH TIME MANAGEMENT
Large swath of focus time without distractions. Spends majority of time in meetings. MANAGER MAKER
Control Your Schedule Structure your day to do your best work. Block out time in your calendar to reflect your priorities. Optimize Your Environment Set up your workspace for success. Natural light, succulents, and a good computer setup, etc. Set Clear Boundaries Avoid blurring the line between work and personal. Configure notifications appropriately. Optimize Your Time
Control Your Schedule Structure your day to do your best work. Block out time in your calendar to reflect your priorities. Optimize Your Environment Set up your workspace for success. Natural light, succulents, and a good computer setup, etc. Set Clear Boundaries Avoid blurring the line between work and personal. Configure notifications appropriately. Optimize Your Time
Control Your Schedule Structure your day to do your best work. Block out time in your calendar to reflect your priorities. Optimize Your Environment Set up your workspace for success. Natural light, succulents, and a good computer setup, etc. Set Clear Boundaries Avoid blurring the line between work and personal. Configure notifications appropriately. Optimize Your Time
How To Be A Healthy, Happy, and Productive Remote Worker
Take a Walk THROUGHOUT THE DAY… Stay Hydrated Join a Coworking Spot START! ARE YOU HAPPY?Meet a Friend Consider Prod. Techniques Close Your Laptop
LET’S RECAP!
Results Oriented Culture Research shows remote work=higher productivity. Advantages Scaled Processes Processes promoting transparency and collaboration are good for everyone. Hiring Hiring is easier, and people are happier!
Trello Remote Working Rules Assume Remote If even 1 person is remote, assume remote. Overcommunicate If you feel like you’re overcommunicating, it’s probably the right amount. Dedicated Space Office with door that closes, dedicated childcare. Annual Team Offsite Facetime is still very important to foster relationships. Proper Tools Get the tools you need to get the job done. High speed internet at all times. Team Overlap Everyone works from 12-4 PM EST. Meetings happen at this time.
QUESTIONS TO ASK
 YOURSELF…
AM I A MAKER OR A MANAGER?
IS MY WORKSPACE OPTIMIZED?
DO I HAVE THE RIGHT STRUCTURE TO PROMOTE HAPPINESS AND PRODUCTIVITY?
TAKE CONTROL
Thank You! STELLA GARBER | HEAD OF MARKETING, TRELLO | ATLASSIAN | @STARTUPSTELLA

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How To Be A Healthy, Happy, and Productive Remote Worker

  • 1. STELLA GARBER | HEAD OF MARKETING, TRELLO | ATLASSIAN | @STARTUPSTELLA How To Be A Healthy, Happy And Productive Remote Worker
  • 4. Challenges of remote work can include feelings of isolation and disconnectedness. ANNA LEWIS, TRELLO RECRUITING
  • 5. BEING STRATEGIC ABOUT REMOTE WORK 
 WILL HELP YOU BE SUCCESSFUL
  • 9. Results Oriented Culture Can focus on goals and results more easily Why Remote for Trello? Scaled Processes As team grew, our remote work practices scaled Hiring No geographic limitations means faster hiring and larger talent pools
  • 10. LET’S DEFINE 
 REMOTE WORK. SO HOW DOES TRELLO DO
 REMOTE WORK?
  • 11. Working from home is not “remote work”
  • 13. Remote work is WFH as a discipline. LET’S DEFINE REMOTE WORK
  • 14. THE MOST IMPORTANT FACTOR FOR REMOTE WORK SUCCESS IS...
 A SHARED CONTEXT
  • 18. YOU HAVE A DEDICATED OFFICE SPACE
 WITH A DOOR THAT CLOSES
  • 20. You Have The Tools To Do Your Job
  • 23. Articulated Purpose Can’t assume everyone uses tools the same way Regular Check-Ins Encourage open dialogue on team health Flexibility When things are broken, encourage people to fix them Build in Fun Slack channels for water cooler and interest chats Communication Tools
  • 24. Make Time For Face Time
  • 25. Regular Bonding Time Happy hours or jam sessions to make sure people get to know each other Offsites Regular team meetings to look forward to
  • 26. WHEN A CONVO TAKES MORE THAN A FEW MINUTES
 MAKE IT A HABIT TO SWITCH TO ZOOM
  • 27. Must Have Team Overlap
  • 28. Chat Status Give context to your day. Let people know when you’re working. Team Time Maker Days Meeting free days to get shit done. Shared Calendars Make it easy for your team to know your schedule.
  • 29. Trello Remote Working Rules Assume Remote If even 1 person is remote, assume remote. Overcommunicate If you feel like you’re overcommunicating, it’s probably the right amount. Dedicated Space Office with door that closes, dedicated childcare. Annual Team Offsite Facetime is still very important to foster relationships. Proper Tools Get the tools you need to get the job done. High speed internet at all times. Team Overlap Everyone works from 12-4 PM EST. Meetings happen at this time.
  • 31. LET’S TALK ABOUT
 PERSONAL PRODUCTIVITY STARTING WITH TIME MANAGEMENT
  • 32. Large swath of focus time without distractions. Spends majority of time in meetings. MANAGER MAKER
  • 33. Control Your Schedule Structure your day to do your best work. Block out time in your calendar to reflect your priorities. Optimize Your Environment Set up your workspace for success. Natural light, succulents, and a good computer setup, etc. Set Clear Boundaries Avoid blurring the line between work and personal. Configure notifications appropriately. Optimize Your Time
  • 34. Control Your Schedule Structure your day to do your best work. Block out time in your calendar to reflect your priorities. Optimize Your Environment Set up your workspace for success. Natural light, succulents, and a good computer setup, etc. Set Clear Boundaries Avoid blurring the line between work and personal. Configure notifications appropriately. Optimize Your Time
  • 35. Control Your Schedule Structure your day to do your best work. Block out time in your calendar to reflect your priorities. Optimize Your Environment Set up your workspace for success. Natural light, succulents, and a good computer setup, etc. Set Clear Boundaries Avoid blurring the line between work and personal. Configure notifications appropriately. Optimize Your Time
  • 37. Take a Walk THROUGHOUT THE DAY… Stay Hydrated Join a Coworking Spot START! ARE YOU HAPPY?Meet a Friend Consider Prod. Techniques Close Your Laptop
  • 39. Results Oriented Culture Research shows remote work=higher productivity. Advantages Scaled Processes Processes promoting transparency and collaboration are good for everyone. Hiring Hiring is easier, and people are happier!
  • 40. Trello Remote Working Rules Assume Remote If even 1 person is remote, assume remote. Overcommunicate If you feel like you’re overcommunicating, it’s probably the right amount. Dedicated Space Office with door that closes, dedicated childcare. Annual Team Offsite Facetime is still very important to foster relationships. Proper Tools Get the tools you need to get the job done. High speed internet at all times. Team Overlap Everyone works from 12-4 PM EST. Meetings happen at this time.
  • 42. AM I A MAKER OR A MANAGER?
  • 44. DO I HAVE THE RIGHT STRUCTURE TO PROMOTE HAPPINESS AND PRODUCTIVITY?
  • 46. Thank You! STELLA GARBER | HEAD OF MARKETING, TRELLO | ATLASSIAN | @STARTUPSTELLA