Monday, September 22, 2008

Telecommuting

Many bosses worry about their employees living away from their workplace. CNN.com just printed another article touting the fears of bosses about their virtual employees.

In the consulting business, working remotely has simply become a fact of life. Consultants expect their teams at client sites most days of the week. Most firms have put structures in place to ensure the sooth operation of this system.

Here are just a few:

  • A strong technological infrastructure
  • Clearly defined work expectations and goals
  • Culture building time together
  • An ability to let go.

Let’s face it. Telecommuting is not going away. We need to find a way to manage it most effectively, and imitating business consultants may be a good way to start.

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