Staying connected.
WHY THEY MATTER
Remote workers become isolated and disengaged without them.
Problems go unmentioned.
HOW OFTEN
Weekly, for ongoing roles.
More frequently in the first month.
HOW LONG
Short. Fifteen minutes is frequently enough.
WHAT TO COVER
What was done What is next What is blocking them Anything they need
WHAT ELSE TO ASK PERIODICALLY
How they are finding the work Whether anything is unclear Whether they have what they need
WHY THAT MATTERS
Someone struggling remotely will not usually volunteer it.
WHAT NOT TO MAKE IT
A status report you could have read An interrogation
WHAT TO DO IN IT
Listen more than you speak.
WHAT TO RECORD
Anything decided.
WHEN TO INCREASE FREQUENCY
During difficulty, or after a problem.
WHAT NOT TO DO
Cancel them repeatedly when busy.
That signals they do not matter.
