CREATIVITY FROM HOME A better world for creativity - no location, less barriers, more opportunity, more human.

1. CREATIVITY FROM HOME
Hacks for a creative world, from wherever
Bob Wollheim
Ilhabela, December 2020

2. A better world for creativity
No location, less barriers, more opportunity, more human.
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(*) and for many other things, but let's discuss creativity today...

3. THE REAL STORY OF
REMOTE ENGAGEMENTS

4. The digital presence is the real one
How many times have you been somewhere, but not?

5. Listening is more effective remotely
In person, we talk much more than we listen.

6. Sincerity & openness are higher
We have stronger personas in the present world.

7. Remote collaboration is exponential
With the right tools, collaboration remotely is way higher than presencially.

8. Anonymity is power
There is nothing more powerful than anonymity in creative processes!

9. Bullshit decreases
Power games, harassment and bullshit dramatically decrease.

10. The channel is not a block
Distance, smaller image, mute, no video, etc, are great tools.

11. Remote connections are for real people
Fake people get revealed more on remote tools.

12. Serendipity can be created
It will be naturally created the more the remote work becomes a habit

13. There is real empathy online.
More than in-person, in most cases.

14. PILLARS OF THE REMOTE
ENGAGEMENT MODEL

15. Communication is the foundation of remote
work. It’s easy to take your normal
communication means for granted. You must
be proactive in keeping lines of communication
open. There are many digital platforms and
tools that can help with remote work and create
an environment that allows for better
collaboration. Figure out what works for you and
your team. Ensure that everyone is using the
tools correctly and feels empowered by it.
Foster, moderate
and keep all lines of
communication open
Cultivate autonomy
in the workplace
Be creative with your remote
work culture by establishing
digital water coolers and digital
coffee breaks and happy hours.
The current times has
provided workers a sudden
shift to greater independence,
flexibility and self-initiative in
their work. Granting autonomy
to employees can enhance
productivity. Additionally,
autonomy has been linked to
greater job satisfaction
among employees.
Recreate the
camaraderie
Align individual
and team goals
When employees understand how their
work contributes to a company’s
objectives, productivity increases. It also
increases morale and motivation across
your workforce. By setting clear
expectations and instructions, remote
teams can move forward knowing what
they need to do rather than figuring out
what needs to be done.

16. SOLUTIONS
STACK

17. Tools
Stack
Invite well-trained team
members to contribute as
advisors and as
representatives of their
discipline.
A TEAM WITH
FUNCTIONAL ROLES
Existing content that can
provide insights and
context during meetings.
COLLECTION OF DATA
Skilled professional,
capable of guiding
workflows and deal with
links, tools, permissions,
calendars etc.
OPERATION GUIDE
Technology,
People and
Process.
FLOATING
GURUS
Create a detailed roadmap and
timeline ensuring that there it
spells out the challenges and
milestones clearly.
ORIGAMI AGENDA
Differentiate the experience
by using rich media and
other creative tools and
means
VIRTUAL AMBIANCE
Specialists who can
manage different groups to
gather different
perspectives for the
discussion.

18. HACKS FOR
REMOTE ENGAGEMENTS

19. The digital presence is the real one
How many times you were somewhere, but not?
Don't get blocked by
your pre-concepts

20. Listening is more effective remotely
Presencially, we talk much more than we listen.
Become a deep
listener and don't
fight for talking

21. Sincerity & openness are higher
We have stronger personas in the presencial world.
Undress your
personas, be yourself

22. Remote collaboration is exponential
With the right tools, collaboration remotely is way higher than presencially.
Believe in the power
of the crowd

23. Anonymity is power
There is nothing more powerful than anonymity in creative processes!
Don't bring your ego
and your opinion

24. Bullshit decreases
Power games, harassment and bullshit dramatically decreases.
Rethink the way you
run meetings

25. The channel is not a block
Distance, smaller image, mute, no video, etc, are great tools.
Embrace it, stop
bragging agains it

26. Remote connections are for real people
Fake people get revealed more on remote tools.
Open yourself and
be vulnerable

27. Serendipity can be created
It will be naturally created the more the remote work becomes a habit
Do remote things
for nothing.

28. There is real empathy online.
More than presencial, in most cases.
It's all about
the intention

29. A better world for creativity
There is a beautiful opportunity just in front of us
✓
Make

30. THANK YOU
@BobWollheim