When we think about the skills remote workers need to be successful, a lot of things come to mind: mad web presentation skills, the ability to sail through SharePoint like a swallow at Capistrano, and knowing how to appear on webcam without looking like the shadowy informant on a TV show are among them. But there is one old-school skill that seems to have been forgotten, and it … [Read more...]
Can Remote Work Help Save Small Towns?
When many of us think of remote work, what comes to mind are people in cities or suburbs who don’t want to fight traffic. But one of the really interesting long-term effects of working anywhere you want, is that people can work...well, anywhere they want. This could mean a second chance for small towns and isolated communities which have been losing population for … [Read more...]
There’s a Person on the Other End of That Email
When teams work together in one location, they see each other on a pretty regular basis. They see each other at lunch and in the break room. They pass each other in the hall, or when they walk by a person’s office or desk. They get frequent, visual reminders that other people are part of the team. This dynamic can change radically when people start working remotely. Without … [Read more...]
The Past 25 Years of Remote Working
People have worked remotely since time began. Remember, Genghis Khan ruled half the world from a yurt, and Julius Caesar had a pretty good thing going until he returned to the home office. But if it seems like remote working has changed in only a few years… well, you’re not wrong. October 2018 marks the 25th anniversary of the Kevin Eikenberry Group. That’s how long we’ve been … [Read more...]
PowerPoint and the Zombie Apocalypse
I don’t know if you’ve thought about this, but when the Zombie Apocalypse hits, PowerPoint will be pretty much useless. Okay, maybe you haven’t thought about it. I know I didn’t until a recent speaking experience made me think about how we use PowerPoint, particularly in remote presentations, webinars and the like. Last month, I spoke at the Remote Work Summit, an … [Read more...]