After reading this article that suggests ideas on how a business can create a successful workplaceenvironment for remote workers, I decided that the author, Sean Graber, was on target. I also think Mr. Graber’s three core principles apply to any #workplace – from a small business to major corporation to government settings and the non-profit world.The author’s three core principles are:

1. #communication – the ability to exchange information
2. Coordination – the ability to work toward a common goal
3. Culture – a shared set of customs that foster trust and engagement

My experience as a manager has showed me that the majority of issues at work are a result of poor or no communication. It’s important that employeesreceive the information they need to perform their duties. Face-to-face and timely information, as Mr. Graber points out, minimizes misunderstandings and conflict.

The second contributor to workplace issues, in my opinion, is a lack of coordination of work activities. I worked hard to insure that #employees knew what each other was working on as well as the status of various major projects. Over the years, I put into place systems to make certain workers can update each other (and me) formally and informally. In other words, I always wanted to make sure that the-right-hand-knew-what-the-left-hand-was-doing through regular staff meetings, one-on-one meetings, and weekly update reports.

If you’re thinking of implementing a telecommuting program at your business or want to make your workplace more successful, then read the full article. It’s short, succinct and full of practical information. And, as I said before, the information is applicable to any workplace.

Link: http://rjne.ws/1CUZhGz