5.1.9 Preparing for virtual teamwork

5 skills your need to work effectively from home

1. Keep up the energy, motivation and production -  be very disciplined, organized and have a structured schedule 
   
   
2. Communicate often with your manager and team members via email phone chats, WhatsApp on a daily basis. 
   => This helps socializing despite the distance and strengthens the links and efficiency in the end. 
   
   
3. Be able to use all online and project management tools effectively and share the results of your work, make them visible too. 
   
   
4. Being time-conscious due e.g.  to other time zones 
   
   
5. Being comfortable on your own as you will be isolated and sometimes lonely