Books for Remote Workers and Leaders of Remote Teams

 

The Remote Worker’s Guide to Time Management

This concise yet comprehensive book has been written for those who seek to navigate the remote work landscape effectively, without getting lost in the sea of productivity hacks and theoretical advice.

The Remote Worker's Guide to Time Management isn't about promising quick fixes or revolutionary methods. Instead, it offers a distilled collection of the best strategies and insights from various time management and remote work methodologies. Each chapter is crafted to be read quickly, enabling you to spend less time reading and more time applying what works best for you.

Each chapter ends with “Productivity Pathfinders” a set of actionable steps which make it easy for you to evaluate, implement, and review the advice that resonates with your personal and professional life.

Whether you're a freelancer navigating your own schedule, a remote employee juggling work and home life, or a member of a distributed team working from third spaces, this book is designed to be your companion in creating a balanced, efficient, and fulfilling remote work experience. It’s a guide that acknowledges the diversity in work styles and preferences, encouraging you to carve out your own path in the evolving world of remote work.

It’s time to take control of your time, enhance your productivity, and find a work-life rhythm that works uniquely for you. It’s time to show the world that remote work works.

"An insightful and practical handbook for anyone navigating the complexities of remote work. It blends foundational concepts, real-life examples, and actionable strategies, guiding readers through understanding and overcoming procrastination, establishing work-life boundaries, and effectively managing digital distractions."
Hassan Osman, Author of "Influencing Virtual Teams"

"'The Remote Worker's Guide to Time Management' emerges from 'Collective Wisdom', a unique blend of human expertise and generative AI insights. This collaboration harmonises the in-depth knowledge of a remote work expert with the broad perspectives offered by AI. The result is a pragmatic and accessible guide, rich in globally-sourced strategies and tips for effective time management in remote settings. This book reflects an evolving approach to authorship, where the integration of technology and human experience offers readers a well-rounded, thoughtful guide.

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Online Meetings That Matter. A Guide for Managers of Remote Teams


Our new book on how to run great meetings with your remote team. This is a practical book that will help managers and their teams reconsider not just how they run their meetings, but their whole approach to online collaboration.

With a focus on strengthening the relationships between team members and using technology to support your team’s work, this book covers a range of ways in which members of remote teams can gather in the online space, as well as how individuals can prepare to make the most out of their valuable time together.

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Thinking Remote. Inspiration for Leaders of Distributed Teams.


A collection of thought-pieces to guide you through the mindset change towards "remote" - exploring the foundations of remote work, remote wellbeing and psychological safety, organisational visibility, and so much more. Your very own coach.

Each chapter covers a different aspect of leading remote teams and ends with a set of questions to help you plan your next steps.

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Special Podcast Episode

Find out more about the book in this special episode of the 21st Century Work Life podcast.

Just Maya and Pilar's voices in today's episode, and a single 'voice behind the book' segment: because this marks the official launch of Thinking Remote: Inspiration for Leaders of Distributed Teams. All these posts are curated from our own Virtual Not Distant blog https://www.virtualnotdistant.com/blog, and Maya selected the initial content following a thorough review.