Time: 1 HourÂ
STEP 1: Check team members’ in-office/remote schedules via a shared calendar or Slack poll. Note overlapping days and key collaboration needs (e.g., “Weekly team meetings require in-office presence”).
STEP 2: List tasks requiring in-office resources (“Access to whiteboard for brainstorming”) in a spreadsheet. Prioritize 2–3 critical activities.
STEP 3: Schedule a 20-minute meeting with your manager and/or team to agree on a schedule, ensuring access to resources. Confirm team alignment via email.
STEP 4: Spend 2 weeks testing the schedule, noting productivity (“In-office meetings improved collaboration”) and challenges (“Commute time impacts focus”).Â
STEP 5: Schedule a 15-minute monthly check-in with your manager and/or team to review: “Is the schedule supporting team goals?” Propose tweaks like shifting in-office days.