101 Tips for Telecommuters [Paperback]

Debra A. Dinnocenzo (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 18, 1999

Telecommuting can have a tremendously positive impact on an individual's quality of life, productivity, and peace of mind. But all of the advantages are contingent on being a well-informed telecommuter. Author Debra Dinnocenzo offers specific strategies for successful telecommuting that will enhance effectiveness and prosperity, both personal and professional. Easy-to-implement suggestions offer ways to transfer the knowledge and take the steps necessary to change and improve relationships, processes, resources, and systems, at work and at home. Sections address working well alone, with the family, with a team, and with external partners.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"An extraordinary collection of useful insights for both telecommuters and their managers on how to get the maximum benefits from this new way of working. It is chock-full of practical wisdom on all of the issues a telecommuter faces. Beyond that, it is a useful collection of personal productivity tips for everyone who ever works at home." -- Jack Zenger, President, PROVANT Inc. and cofounder of Zenger Miller

"From the person who's been there, done that, these are pearls of wisdom for anyone-and any organization-considering telecommuting as a way of life." -- Jerry C. Noack, Vice President/Group Publisher, Training Magazine

"Telecommuters, and those who want to be, will consider this the most useful book they will ever read on the topic." -- William C. Byham, Ph.D., President and CEO, Development Dimensions international and author of Zapp! The Lightning of Empowerment

About the Author

Debra A. Dinnocenzo is a veteran executive telecommuter and president of ALLearnatives, a training and consulting firm which offers products and services to telecommuters and organizations involved in telecommuting. In 1997 she was awarded runner-up honors in the Home Sweet Home-Office Contest sponsored by Sales & Marketing Management magazine. She was senior vice president of marketing for Learning International, a worldwide sales performance and training company and a division of Times Mirror.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Berrett-Koehler Publishers; 1st edition (August 18, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1576750698
• ISBN-13: 978-1576750698
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #755,419 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars 101 Tips for Telecommuters: Real Life, December 20, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: 101 Tips for Telecommuters (Paperback)

101 Tips is a must-have desk reference for professionals who are contemplating or just entering the telecommuting world. It is exceptionally well-organized with cross-references, appendices, checklists, and a writing style that makes it very easy to find what you need and want. The author effectively delivers not only the mechanics for efficient telecommuting but also, and perhaps more importantly, addresses the relationship dimensions within the family unit and co-workers. The book is loaded with inserts (or "Tip2"s). The telecommuter who diligently implements all or most of these Tip2s will find new levels of personal efficiency and insights into relationships that can relieve many anxious moments.The resource guide in the appendix was an unexpected bonus. This book is also a great resource for the eager, new member of the workforce who wants to do well and have a balanced life.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Director, Executive Development-Hillenbrand Industries, December 17, 1999

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Steve McMillen (Cincinnati, Ohio) - See all my reviews

This review is from: 101 Tips for Telecommuters (Paperback)

This book is a real gem!, and one with many hidden facets. I learned many new tips and techniques about telecommuting and how to think about it, even though it is something that I've done off and on over the last 6 years. The book really shines in the area of lifestyle management---it really has a lot of worthwhile things to say about creating a life that will work for you. A life that integrates work into the bigger picture with all of the different priorities/challenges that stare all of us in the face every day. This book really tells you both how to work, and how to make your work work for you! The format is very accessible(I read some of the tips while waiting for meetings) and bitesized. The tip2 feature is a really cool way to apply the ideas and learnings. I'm recommending the book to all my friends who are telecommuting--or considering it. Fun, practical and impactful---you'll like it!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Insightful!, February 16, 2001

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Rolf Dobelli "getAbstract" (Switzerland) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 101 Tips for Telecommuters (Paperback)

Debra A. Dinnocenzo has written a friendly, informal, and sometimes humorous book for people who are or want to be telecommuters. Using her firsthand experiences, the author covers all the issues telecommuters face, from finding the right technology to coping with myths people hold about working from home. This book provides information and tips you can really use. If you are a telecommuter, telemanager, or home-based worker, this book will help you increase your skills and productivity. If you are considering becoming a telecommuter, it will tell you exactly what to expect and how you can make the transition to this new way of working. ...