Remote Work Capacity Building Programs
At Pointer Remote we are passionate about supporting communities, businesses and individuals to leverage remote work to thrive. Our Remote Work Capacity Building Programs upskill participants by connecting them with specialist training and resources, practical workshops and e-Learning and creating a community of like minded thinkers. These Programs can be delivered as a combination of in person and virtual or entirely online, so that communities, businesses and individuals from anywhere in Australia can participate.
Program Options
There are three options for the roll out of Capacity Building Programs in your community or organisation. Options include; the Pointer Remote team running in person events in your town or workplace; a facilitated virtual program with a number of weekly live sessions; or providing access to our self-paced programs for community members or employees to participate.
The Pointer Remote team comes to your community or business to run the first module of the Program in person. Participants complete the remainder of the Program virtually with a cohort specific Facilitator with live 'Ask Me Anything' sessions with topic specialists.*
Our Remote Work Capacity Program is hosted online with a cohort specific Pointer Remote Facilitator. The Program modules are rolled out weekly with live sessions with the Facilitator (all recorded to view later) and weekly live 'Ask Me Anything' sessions with topic specialists.
Participants complete the online modules of the Remote Work Capacity Building Program at their own pace. The entire Program can be accessed at anytime and modules can be completed in the prefered order of the participant.
*The In Person Capacity Building Program includes a 'Remote Ready Community Forum', an additional program held in your community to focus on economic development strategies that relate to remote work. We explain Pointer Remote's 'Remote Ready Framework' and work with key community stakeholders to assist in strategy and infrastructure planning to leverage remote work to attract and retain population.
"Supporting communities to become ‘Remote Ready’ creates an environment that is conducive to remote work, not only for local residents but for those looking to relocate, bringing with them a remote job. Corporates or large organisations from interstate or internationally can use ‘Remote Ready’ communities as hiring ‘hubs’. The organisations can hire groups of people within a commutable distance of a ‘Remote Ready’ community so that employees can create a network of teammates as well as creating opportunities for training to be held in the regions rather than in metro cities, with the flow on effect of local spend seen directly."
Jo Palmer, Managing Director, Pointer Remote
Specialist Presenters
Each module in the Capacity Building Programs focuses on a specific topic area and includes video and written content as well as pre and post work, that has been developed by specialists in each topic area. The content is hands on, current and developed by industry leaders to ensure participants are building capacity in their ability to work and/or manage remotely.
Paula Maidens
Coach & Consultant, Paula Maidens Consultancy
Paula is an entrepreneur and small business consultant. She has been coaching and consulting to small businesses on how to build (and keep!) awesome team members for over 10 years. Specialising in remote and online teams, she uses her signature 6 Pillar Framework which offers a simple, practical framework to make stepping up as a leader in your business, feel easy. Paula is also a mum of 2 busy boys, who loves the beach, doing yoga and drinking too much coffee.
Robyn Henderson
General Manager, Networking to Win
Global Networking Specialist, Robyn Henderson has spoken in 12 countries, has authored and contributed to 25 books on networking and business and career development in the last 20 years. All her work comes from referrals, word of mouth and her website www.networkingtowin.com.au. With more than 14,500+ connections on LinkedIn, if Robyn doesn't know the person you want to meet, she might just know someone who does. Robyn is passionate about networking and encouraging people to go for their dream and tap into their network for support. "To go fast go alone, to go far, go together", African proverb.
Jo Pilon
Owner, Expand Careers
Having lived and worked regionally whilst raising a family, Jo Pilon knows first hand the complexities of geographical isolation and careers.
With an empty nest, Jo turned to study and from there found multiple challenging career options.
Dr Bailey Bosch
Founder & CEO, Remotestar Consulting
Dr. Bailey Bosch is a psychologist, researcher and work-life strategist who helps professionals navigate the challenges of modern work. Using an evidence-informed approach with a focus on positive and performance psychology, Bailey works with individuals to maximise their productivity while crafting a life they actually enjoy! Her company, Remotestar Consulting, specialises in remote work strategy and staff selection. She is also mum to five young children - with another on the way - so understands first hand the importance of managing the work-life blend.
Duncan Isaksen-Loxton
With the same tools he uses to run 3 successful businesses, plus 20 years of experience, Duncan helps small business work remotely, engage clients, improve collaboration & productivity so that they can bring in more revenue with less effort. "Great technology is never seen; you only notice it when it doesn’t work." Duncan strives to offer peace of mind to his clients and empowers them to become self-sufficient with reliable systems to support their business and growth.
Vickie Burkinshaw
Chief Changemaker, Purple Pajamas
Vickie Burkinshaw works with individuals and businesses to help them manage the change that is inevitable in life, work and business. She helps you facilitate change in a safe and strategic way. Vickie gives you insights into why change is challenging and provides tools and techniques worth trying.
Kate Kesby
Founder & CEO, Juggle Strategies
Kate Kesby is a co-founder of Juggle Strategies; a specialist consultancy launched in 2015 to support progressive organisations walk the talk on flexible, agile and future ways of working. We bust the myth that this is a nice thing to do for your people, showing it is instead a powerful business strategy for growth, profitability and customer experience. We lead with compassion, recognising that changing habits and norms is hard, and pragmatism, we roll up our sleeves and help you get it done.
Program Modules Overview
Each module covers a different topic area and is delivered by a different specialist in the field. The content is delivered in video and writing format with exercises and activities. If the Program you are completing is 'In Person' or ' Facilitated' (see Program Options), your content is made available on Mondays each week and includes live sessions with your Facilitator and the topic expert. All sessions are recorded and you can interact with the content when best suits you. If you are completing a 'Self-paced' Program (see Program Options), your content is made available immediately and you can work through the modules at your own pace and in the order that you wish.
Module One - Time Management and Organisation Strategies
Module Two - Change Management
Module Three - DiSC Profile Assessment and Workshop
Module Four - How to hire the right people for your team
Module Five - Managing the Wellbeing of Your Remote Team
Module Six - Company Culture and Career Progression
Module Seven - Remote Technology Must Haves
Module Eight - Remote Recruitment 101
Module One - Time Management and Organisation Strategies
Module Two - Change Management
Module Three - DiSC Profile Assessment and Workshop
Module Four - Career Skills and Resume Building
Module Five - Remote Work and Wellbeing
Module Six - Career Growth and Networking, Remotely
Module Seven - Remote Work in Action
Module Eight - Communication and 'Managing Up', Remotely
Testimonials
“I have been so happy to see such fantastic roles coming through Pointer. I take great interest following Pointer’s LinkedIn feed, about people not just in regional areas but in the city (such as myself) who are looking to avoid commuting etc and want work/life balance but still want to perform meaningful work. I find your commitment to this outcome for your stakeholders really inspiring. Please keep up the fantastic work and keep the roles coming through!”
Ritika – Pointer candidate
"Finding a part time remote job with Pointer has meant that I have been able to actually be available when my family needs me. Working flexibly means I can get the work done, but can also attend school assemblies!"
Jane - Pointer Candidate
"Thanks Pointer! I'm very excited to be able to work three days from home and do school pick up, it's life changing for me. Over the three days, it saves me about six hours of travel compared to what I was doing before this job"
Ness - Pointer Candidate
If you are a passionate about the opportunities remote work brings to individuals, businesses and communities then we would like to connect, we’d love to hear from you.
