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Program Update: RoadTests and Covid-19

rscasny

Greetings to all Roadtesters!

 

Like many of you around the world, we have been affected by Covid-19 over the past week or so. At element14 in Chicago (where I reside and work), we are now working at home. Not particularly noteworthy in itself, but it has taken some time to adjust and rethink some of the ways we ship parts.

 

So, I wanted to make sure everyone knows that we are back on track and I'll be going through applications and we will be shipping parts again. ( )

 

I want to thank you for your patience. I value your participation in the element14 community and, of course, the RoadTest Program.

 

Some of you have contacted me with questions. I am working through about 300 email messages, so I will try to respond as quickly as I can.

 

If you have any questions, feel free to leave a comment or send me a message.

 

Thanks.

 

One last thing: I've heard some of our members have been directly impacted by Covid-19. I hope you, your family, and anyone other people close to you a speedy recovery.

 

Randall Scasny

Roadtest Program Manager

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  • Thanks for the update.  Welcome to the new normal.  We're back to the old days where it just took time to get something.

    Miraculously... our economy didn't fail and we still got stuff done.  Hmmm...  crazy concept, I know.     This storm will pass more quickly if we all do our part.

     

    Thank you for being on the front lines.  At least the commute to work isn't as bad, right? image

  • in reply to kmikemoo

    Hello Randy,


    thanks!

    I am working for an international semiconductor company and working from a home office is a completely new challenge for most of my colleagues. We have managed to set-up most staff with the equipment and IT-infrastructure they need for productive work - my hats off to all the IT experts around the globe which are making this happen! I am exclusively working from home since 2004, so I am thankfully used to it.

    If there is only one advise I may give to those who are new to working from home: Take - your - time!

     

    • As said, it is a new challenge for most of your co-workers and your managers, for your spouse and your family (particularly, if you have to look after your kids at home).
    • Developing new routines for your daily work simply takes time. Do not expect to be half as productive as you were.
    • Do not multitask. Go in baby steps. Pick your top-priority task, target 1/3 of your regular productivity and please yourself immediately after you have accomplished that (a nice cup of quality coffee is a great motivation for me). Then go for the next task after that.
    • Decide for a "closed/open door policy" for your spouse and kids, if you have the luxury of an extra room.
    • Leave after work and spend some time with your beloved.
    • Consider the https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pomodoro_Technique if it works for you. If this technique does not work for you, that's fine - use whatever method fits you and your work best.

    Oh, and please keep the Road Test program rollin'! I believe this is great way for the tech community to keep in touch.

    Cheers,

    M.

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  • in reply to kmikemoo

    Hello Randy,


    thanks!

    I am working for an international semiconductor company and working from a home office is a completely new challenge for most of my colleagues. We have managed to set-up most staff with the equipment and IT-infrastructure they need for productive work - my hats off to all the IT experts around the globe which are making this happen! I am exclusively working from home since 2004, so I am thankfully used to it.

    If there is only one advise I may give to those who are new to working from home: Take - your - time!

     

    • As said, it is a new challenge for most of your co-workers and your managers, for your spouse and your family (particularly, if you have to look after your kids at home).
    • Developing new routines for your daily work simply takes time. Do not expect to be half as productive as you were.
    • Do not multitask. Go in baby steps. Pick your top-priority task, target 1/3 of your regular productivity and please yourself immediately after you have accomplished that (a nice cup of quality coffee is a great motivation for me). Then go for the next task after that.
    • Decide for a "closed/open door policy" for your spouse and kids, if you have the luxury of an extra room.
    • Leave after work and spend some time with your beloved.
    • Consider the https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pomodoro_Technique if it works for you. If this technique does not work for you, that's fine - use whatever method fits you and your work best.

    Oh, and please keep the Road Test program rollin'! I believe this is great way for the tech community to keep in touch.

    Cheers,

    M.

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