- Course Objectives
Virtual Team Building and Management
Program Overview
Program Content
Instructors
Virtual teams are growing in popularity since many companies continue to grow and expand in different areas. But sometimes learning to manage a team that we canβt physically see every day can be difficult. When we learn how to manage our local teams, as well as our virtual teams, we can form a group that works together to increase productivity and provides a new perspective on any project.
Introduction
Module 1
- Setting Up Your Virtual Team (I)
- Choose Self-Motivated People with Initiative
- Face to Face Meetings at First (Kick-off Meeting)
- Diversity Will Add Value
- Experienced with Technology
- Knowledge Check
Module 2
- Setting Up Your Virtual Team (II)
- Personality Can Count as Much as Skills
- Rules of Engagement
- Setting up Ground Rules
- Icebreakers and Introductions
- Knowledge Check
Module 3
- Virtual Team Meetings
- Scheduling Will Always Be an Issue
- Create a Clear Objective and Agenda
- Solicit Additional Topics in Advance
- Discourage Just Being a Status Report
- Knowledge Check
Module 4
- Communication (I)
- Early and Often
- Rules of Responsiveness
- Face to Face When Possible
- Choose the Best Tool
- Knowledge Check
Module 5
- Communication (II)
- Be Honest and Clear
- Stay in Constant Contact
- Donβt Make Assumptions
- Set Up Email Protocols
- Knowledge Check
Module 6
- Building Trust
- Trust Your Team and They Will Trust You
- Beware of βUs vs. Themβ Territorial Issues
- Share Best Practices
- Create a Sense of Ownership
- Knowledge Check
Module 7
- Cultural Issues
- Respect and Embrace Differences
- Be Aware of Different Work Styles
- Know Your Team Members Cultural Background
- Dealing with Stereotypes
- Knowledge Check
Module 8
- To Succeed With a Virtual Team
- Set Clear Goals
- Create Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Build a Team Culture
- Provide Timely Feedback
- Knowledge Check
Module 9
- Dealing With Poor Team Players
- Manage Their Results, Not Their Activities
- Be Proactive, Not Reactive
- Check In Often
- Remove Them
- Knowledge Check
Module 10
- Choosing the Right Tools
- Communication Software
- Collaboration and Sharing Tools
- Project Management Software
- Use What Works for You and Your Team
- Knowledge Check
Assessment
Post-Test
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