Appendix D — Remote Work

updated during/due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

E Few generic tips

  1. Focus on health – physical and mental
  2. Setting goals & planning a ‘tight’ schedule
  3. Figure out what’s accomplished and what not on a weekly basis & start the process over
  4. Find accountability partners
  5. Maintain good contact with me and the group
  6. Relax and meditate! [my audible/kindle account details are shared via Slack]

F #WorkFromHome tips

~ Most tips may also be applicable to your coursework.

F.1 1. Daily Scrum

At the beginning of each day you’re working, think or write down the following:

  1. What did you do yesterday? [“Yesterday, I …”]
  2. What will you do today? [“Today, I’m going to …”]
  3. Are there any impediments in your way?

F.2 2. Casual Co-work

Members are encouraged to setup co-work times to co-write, for code review, or just to work! (based off our most recent When2meet poll)

F.3 3. Finding time to chat with me

Finally, as a substitute for scheduling in-person meetings via Slack, I’ve made my full calendar available here, where you can easily fix a time to chat.

  • No need to ping me ahead.
  • No need to have a specific purpose/agenda, although this might help me prepare if it’s for a scientific/technical check-in. We can talk about anything – research, courses, work-life, home-life – or just say “Hi!” 🙂
  • Pick a corresponding slot – 15min, 30min, or 1h.

F.4 Acknowledgments

Our JRaviLab group discussions + ideas from Baucom and Krishnan Labs.