About This Course

Communication issues alone make it a challenging job, and recognizing these challenges will help you become a great teleworker. Through Remote Working, your employees will see a great improvement in their performance and well-being. Being a teleworker does have the advantages of flexible schedules, no commute, and saving the company money. You will establish the additional skills needed to be successful in your work-from-home environment. Module One: Getting Started Module Two: Core Skills Required Self-Management Time Management Organizing and Planning Communication Module Three: Self-Management (I) Solving Problems on Your Own Being and Staying Motivated You Have More Freedom, Don't Abuse It You and Only You are Accountable Module Four: Self-Management (II) Recognize and Remove Bad Habits Reflect on Mistakes, and Learn from Them Establish Good Habits Be Assertive With Yourself Module Five: Time Management (I) Build a Little Flexibility Into Your Schedule Identify and Remove Time Wasters Working with Time Zones Using Free Time Wisely Module Six: Time Management (II) The Urgent/Important Matrix Setting and Sticking to Deadlines The Glass Jar: Rocks, Pebbles, Sand, and Water Recognize When You Are Procrastinating Module Seven: Organization and Planning (I) Plan for Additional Stress When to Seek Help Being Proactive, not Reactive Establish Priorities and Attainable Goals Module Eight: Organization and Planning (II) Setting up Your Home Office Remove Unneeded or Distracting Items When Technology Fails? Develop a Normal Working Day Module Nine: Communication (I) Stay in the Loop Use the Correct Medium Be Clear and To the Point Virtual Communication Can Be Impersonal Module Ten: Communication (II) Open and Frequent Communication Share Your Information Have a Collaborative Attitude Setting Expectations with Family and Friends Module Eleven: Additional Challenges Building Trust and Rapport Feeling Isolated Always in the Office Lack of or Less Feedback Module Twelve: Wrapping Up Duration: 1-2 day in-house workshop with an expert trainer, dependent on your needs (in-person or online)

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Quotations are valid for 60 days. Website pricing is subject to change without prior notice. Payment is due within 30 days, or as specified for approved accounts with written agreements with ht+a, alternatively it is due upon receipt of an invoice. All bank charges for forex transactions are to be borne by the client. Delegate placements on public courses or scheduling of in-house courses will only be confirmed once payment, an approved purchase order or a signed quotation/agreement is received. For in-person public courses, the fee includes the event venue, coffee, refreshments, and lunch. It does not include accommodation or other travel expenses. ht+a will share accommodation discount options with you if available and recommends booking 2 weeks before an event to ensure the event is a confirmed go-ahead. ht+a is not liable for travel expense losses due to cancellation by either party, weather, flight delays, or other unforeseen circumstances. For in-person in-house courses, unless otherwise specified, pricing assumes the training will take place at the client's location and ht+a will not provide catering. The Client will ensure that the training room will be equipped with all necessary tools including flip charts, markers, video projectors/screens, appropriate furnishings and ample electrical outlets. Sustainability & Materials: - Delegates require an email address and a stable and active internet connection with suitable equipment (computer, smartphone or tablet) to access course materials and, where applicable, to complete online tests and join live video calls. - Printed course materials will not be provided, including for in-person or in-house events. Customers may print their course materials if desired. - ht+a no longer provides publications (textbooks) as part of the course fee. It is the customer's responsibility to procure any supplementary material either as an add-on from ht+a (payment is required in advance), OR from the VDA (https://shorturl.at/fbHJs) or the AIAG (https://shorturl.at/z73jg) directly (all corresponding shipping and duties will be for the customer's account). Due to copyright, ht+a does not provide digital copies of publications. - Digital certificates will be provided. Certificates for VDA QMC courses will only be issued once full payment is received. Certificates for ht+a courses will be automatically issued upon completion of course requirements. Customers may print their certificate if desired.