4 tips for working remotely
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How Rather Inventive work without a central office plus some tips on getting the right team and tools.TRANSCRIPT
4 tips forWorkingRemotely
Share how we work without an officeNot a lecture so jump in with questions Talking about smart phones (hold up iPhone) Who's got one of these?Measure iPhone / android split
Who's who - name and something you love
My professional profile
And my serious family
#1Work with
Great People
People you like, find interestingdo what they say they'll do
Regular meet-upsSocial as lack office
Make them interesting
Skype video catch-up
Originally 15m daily callNow they are as needed
Video importantExpressive interaction
Culture is Important to us
Recent advert for employee to build our team
#2Get out
and about
Go and meet people
Meet in cafesClient meetings
Keep a note of the good ones
Depend on Wifi / 3G
Socialise but not just with friends - Meet new people
Tweetup
#3Get the right
tools
iPhone
Any smartphone will doI prefer iPhone
Use all the time
Most work comms via email
Ask who uses?Or Facebook
Keep conversation going with clients and business friends
Great for informal business
Twitter great for capturing marketing opportunities
Reminders
Brain is like a sieveSo much to remember
Podcasts
Like reading books and blogs but don't have much time
Listen to podcastsVarious topics from comedy to current tech trendsWalking dog
iPad
Keynote
What I'm presenting on, great tool
Paper
Paper by FiftyThree
Use for website sketches, ideas, diagrams
Really nice!
Dropbox
Synchronises with all devices
Sharing web design and coding files
#4Keep
learning
Inspired by this company and their book
Highly recommend reading it
Once comment sticks outASAP is Poison
PodcastsVariety of subjectsFREE
BlogTechnologyBeing part of a groupFREE
Seth GodinLots of great advice for life
Audio books£7.50 per month
Thanks for listeningAny questions?
@benkinnairdratherinventive.com