> We all got the PDA of our choice, a laptop with extra docking > stations/monitors to use it at home, fast network connections, Super > Pagers, cellphones, etc. > > All those things are nice, but to me the most important element (and I > realize this sounds like Management Talk) is Teamwork. The ability to rely > on my teammates, in perticular. I say, use a pencil/pen and paper and write down in your own handwriting the things that need attention. When the week is up, go back create a summary page, same for the month, and throw your notebooks in a drawer when they are full. Put action items on an internal webpage that your team can view/use where ever they are. Do not work alone to retain knowledge. > ...But most importantly: Make sure your team consists of people > who can (and if possible, like to) work together, and cn rely on each > other. People who have differences working together will destroy a project. Also, have people within the same geographical region on the same project. > Make sure responsibilities and knowledge are spread out > more-or-less equally withing the team (for example, Project X is the > responsibility of Diane and John, Project Y is Mary and Steve, etc) - this > way everyone has a backup and there's always someone you can ask for help. > > If at all possible, make sure the team has good leadership. I second these points. > I realize that sometimes you're the only person available and there really > s no team - but there are always people and groups you are working > with/for, and getting a good relationship with them is also invaluable. I must second this as well. Rely on your co-workers and ask them this same question. Cheers!, uak