Flexible Working

A practical and accessible guide to getting the best from working and managing remotely

The visual guide that gives you all the know-how you need to manage a team remotely and get the best out of them

More people are working from home - or remotely in other locations or time zones - than ever before. But with the many advantages remote-working brings, there are also brand-new sets of challenges - especially around effective management and getting the best out of teams that aren't in the same room.

This practical guide gives you all of the skills to succeed as a flexible worker, and as a manager running projects and teams remotely - however far the distance may be. Discover how to adapt your management style and get the best out of your team by defining expectations, understanding the unique challenges of working outside the traditional office environment, and setting up new routines, structures, and processes. Pick up useful tips for adjusting to the home-working environment; staying focused, motivated, communicating and working effectively; keeping projects on track; and achieving the best results.

Slim, portable, and accessible Essential Managers: Flexible Working takes a no-nonsense, practical approach to the subject, with step-by-step instructions, tips, checklists and "ask yourself" features showing you how to focus your energy, manage change, and make a positive impact.

Whether you're new to flexible working or simply looking to sharpen your skills, this is the go-to guide for you.

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Summary

Discover how to adapt your management style and get the best out of your team - even if they aren’t in the same room!

More people are working from home than ever before. This practical guide gives you all the skills you need to succeed as a flexible worker, and as a manager running projects and teams remotely.

Whether you’re new to flexible working or simply looking to sharpen your skills, this is the go-to guide for you. It includes:

   • A practical, “how-to” approach that offers readers everything they need to run a project and manage a team remotely
   • Step-by-step instructions, tips, checklists, and “Ask yourself” features
   • Tables, illustrations, “in-focus” panels, and real-life case studies that demonstrate and explain problem-solving and how to build confidence

Learn how to make remote-working work for you and your team

Slim, portable, and accessible, Essential Managers Flexible Working takes a no-nonsense approach to remote-working. It shows you how to effectively manage others from a distance by defining expectations, understanding the unique challenges of working from home, and setting up new routines, structures, and processes.

Packed with clear, expert advice and useful WFH tips for staying focused and motivated, this business book will help you communicate and work effectively from any location or time zone. Discover how to keep your projects on track and achieve the very best results. It’s the perfect gift for managers at all levels or anyone still adjusting to remote or flexible working.

Other titles in the Essential Managers Series

DK's Essential Managers series contains the know-how you need to be a more effective manager and hone your management style. Find out how to improve your leadership skills with Essential Managers: Leadership. Brush up on or enhance your project management skills with Essential Managers: Project Management.

Product details

• Authors: DK
• Publisher: Dorling Kindersley USA
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.05.2021
• EAN: 9780744042139
• ISBN: 978-0-7440-4213-9
• No. of pages: 96
• Dimensions: 127 mm x 178 mm x 8 mm
• Series: DK Essential Managers
• Subject: Social sciences, law, business > Business > Management