Challenge Driven

Interesting conversation with a manager this week on some of the differences between remote workers. Many do an acceptable job and get things done remotely, but rarely extend themselves beyond immediate tasks. This does happen all the time in the traditional office environment, but becomes even more noticeable when working remote. It's easier to coast along in the office, but when you're remote, it'll be apparent very quickly.

Even if you do have skills, it's easy to fall into the coasting trap and not go beyond the immediate assignment. To be successful remotely, you have to be more active than passive. Take on new challenges, think of better ways to accomplish tasks. It'll show, quickly. Managers should really not fear giving people the chance to go remote, because it becomes easier to see the performance, not harder!