The successful design, implementation and maintenance of alternative work arrangements are based upon several conditions:

• The presence of a collegial culture within work groups and the institution-at-large that encourages shared engagement and productive interactions
• The workplace arrangement or initiative meets the academic, business and service requirements of the institution while supporting the individual, life cycle needs of the employee
• The availability of, and ease of access to, adequate resources related to employee, operational, technological and ergonomic issues
• The development of a written action plan, documenting responsibilities, expectations, communications and accountabilities, approved by both the supervisor/manager and the employee
• The establishment of a trial period to review and assess the effectiveness of one or more alternative work arrangements to determine long-term implementation considerations
• Ongoing communications and assessment efforts related to the effectiveness of the alternative work arrangements