Working remotely or as part of a hybrid team offers increased flexibility, but also poses challenges about remaining motivated and productive and avoiding distractions. This week will recognise the benefits and drawbacks of remote working and offer strategies on how to deal with them, including good practices for creating new structures and habits that increase productivity at home.


1: Read this article on 6 ways to transform how you work Read this article to achieve better results without working longer hours. You'll learn helpful tips for staying focused and motivated while working from home, which you can carry with you even when you're back in the office.

2: Take this short quiz to find out your productivity style Take this seven question quiz to find out your productivity style. Are you a Prioritiser, a Planner, an Arranger, or a Visualiser?

3: Fill out this worksheet to practise creating a productivity plan Now that you know 6 tips to make you more productive along with your productivity style, it's time to put the principles into actions! Plan out your upcoming day by filling out this worksheet. By assessing the distractions you are prone to, along with strategies that usually keep you on task, you will retain a personalised tool to keep you focused.

Additional resources

Take your learning further by exploring these resources:

  • Read this article to learn what websites and tech tools hinder productivity - along with some tools for muting distractions.
  • Missed last week's live session? Catch up with the recording to hear from Kal Joffres about 'Taking Workshops and Conferences Online'.

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