Home Office: Our Tips & Tricks from 20+ Years of Remote Work Expertise
Over the past 20 years, the popularity of the home office has seen its ups and downs. Yet, the advantages of working remotely speak for themselves.
Remote work became the norm almost overnight during the pandemic. Many organizations struggled at first. Over time, though, they saw real benefits. One report shows that 90% of companies now offer flexible work options. Still, only 61% of project professionals work remotely at least once a week "PMI Pulse of the Profession 2024 Report", page 15. Some leaders are pushing for a return to the office. Yet many employees say hybrid or fully remote setups work best. Our experience shows that remote work can boost output, if managed right.
But opinions vary: only 25% of senior leaders see remote work as more effective than on-site arrangements, while 33% of project managers feel that way "PMI Pulse of the Profession 2024 Report", page 16. Experts call this gap “productivity paranoia.” Clear strategies and regular communication help close it. In this guide, we'll talk about our own learnings from 20+ years of remote work.
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Project Related Terms You Should Know
Written by the well-known management consultant Peter Drucker, this piece of wisdom is relevant not only, but especially for project managers. Effective project management is about breaking through the clutter and focusing on the things that have the greatest impact on the end result of the project. The cornerstones that keep your project going. It's no use optimizing the details if your core process is flawed.
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