I’ve already written about how important bragging is and what a great way micro demos are to brag. Bragging is even more important if you’re a teleworker. Communication takes very little effort when you are in the same office with your team. Your team watches you working, chats in the hallway, and talks around the lunch table. You probably brag a little without realizing it.
The danger of working remotely is that it can make casual communication with your team almost disappear. Working remotely means that you won’t get a chance to brag unless you make it. People won’t know what you are working on unless you go out of your way to tell them.
Web conferencing programs give you the chance to show the features you are working in real-time. Buy a telephone headset so you can type while you talk and show your team your code. Having everyone join from their office makes the set up time for these meeting really low.
Real-time isn’t the only way to brag. Bragging will encourage you to write more about your code. Send emails, write documents, and post to wiki pages. Write about what you are doing and why. And don’t forget to tell people why they should care.
Never be excited alone. Excitement is a great thing, share it with your team.