Virtual Team Building and Management

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Course Description

Working from home has become a standard in today’s global workforce, offering businesses access to a diverse, cost-effective pool of talent. Virtual teams enable around-the-clock productivity and customer support, but managing team members across different locations and cultures presents unique challenges.

The Virtual Team Building and Management course provides strategies to address these challenges, equipping leaders with the tools to foster collaboration, overcome distance, and navigate cultural differences. Gain the skills to build and manage effective virtual teams, ensuring success in a connected, global workplace.

10+

Hours

62

Lectures

$60

Price

WHAT TO EXPECT

Learning Objectives

  • Know the keys to establishing a virtual team
  • Learn how to hold effective meetings and group sessions 
  • Learn effective ways to communicate with team members
  • Use tools to build trust and confidence among employees
  • Know how to handle poor performing employees
  • Know how to manage a virtual team during any project

Course Outline

Module One: Setting Up Your Virtual Team (I)

  • Choose Self-Motivated People with Initiative
  • Face to Face Meeting At First
  • Diversity Will Add Value
  • Experienced with Technology
  • Case Study
  • Module One: Review Questions

Module Two: Setting Up Your Virtual Team (II)

  • Personality Can Count as Much as Skills
  • Rules of Engagement
  • Setting up Ground Rules
  • Icebreakers and Introductions
  • Case Study
  • Module Two: Review Questions

Module Three: Virtual Team Meetings

  • Scheduling Will Always be an Issue
  • Have a Clear Objective and Agenda
  • Solicit Additional Topics in Advance
  • Discourage Just Being Status Reports
  • Case Study
  • Module Three: Review Questions

Module Four: Communication (I)

  • Early and Often
  • Rules of Responsiveness
  • Face to Face When Possible
  • Choose the Best Tool
  • Case Study
  • Module Four: Review Questions

Module Five: Communication (II)

  • Be Honest and Clear
  • Stay in Constant Contact
  • Don’t Make Assumptions
  • Setup Email Protocols
  • Case Study
  • Module Five: Review Questions

Module Six: Building Trust

  • Trust Your Team and They Will Trust You
  • Be Aware of "Us vs. Them" Territorial Issues
  • Share Best Practices
  • Create a Sense of Ownership
  • Case Study
  • Module Six: Review Questions

Module Seven: Cultural Issues

  • Respect and Embrace Differences
  • Be Aware of Different Work Styles
  • Know Your Team Members Cultural Background
  • Dealing With Stereotypes
  • Case Study
  • Module Seven: Review Questions

Module Eight: To Succeed With a Virtual Team

  • Set Clear Goals
  • Create a SOP"s
  • Build a Team Culture
  • Provide Timely Feedback
  • Case Study
  • Module Eight: Review Questions

Module Nine: Dealing With Poor Team Players

  • Manage Their Results, Not Their Activities
  • Be Proactive Not of Reactive
  • Check in Often
  • Remove Them
  • Case Study
  • Module Nine: Review Questions

Module Ten: Choosing the Right Tools

  • Communication Software
  • Collaboration and Sharing Tools
  • Project Management Software
  • Use Whatever Works for You and Your Team
  • Case Study
  • Module Ten: Review Questions

Assessment