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Virtual Team Building and Management

Virtual teams are growing in popularity since many companies continue to grow and expand in different areas. But sometimes learning ... Show more
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Introduction

  1. Course Objectives

Module 1

  1. Setting Up Your Virtual Team (I)
  2. Choose Self-Motivated People with Initiative
  3. Face to Face Meetings at First (Kick-off Meeting)
  4. Diversity Will Add Value
  5. Experienced with Technology
  6. Knowledge Check

Module 2

  1. Setting Up Your Virtual Team (II)
  2. Personality Can Count as Much as Skills
  3. Rules of Engagement
  4. Setting up Ground Rules
  5. Icebreakers and Introductions
  6. Knowledge Check

Module 3

  1. Virtual Team Meetings
  2. Scheduling Will Always Be an Issue
  3. Create a Clear Objective and Agenda
  4. Solicit Additional Topics in Advance
  5. Discourage Just Being a Status Report
  6. Knowledge Check

Module 4

  1. Communication (I)
  2. Early and Often
  3. Rules of Responsiveness
  4. Face to Face When Possible
  5. Choose the Best Tool
  6. Knowledge Check

Module 5

  1. Communication (II)
  2. Be Honest and Clear
  3. Stay in Constant Contact
  4. Don’t Make Assumptions
  5. Set Up Email Protocols
  6. Knowledge Check

Module 6

  1. Building Trust
  2. Trust Your Team and They Will Trust You
  3. Beware of “Us vs. Them” Territorial Issues
  4. Share Best Practices
  5. Create a Sense of Ownership
  6. Knowledge Check

Module 7

  1. Cultural Issues
  2. Respect and Embrace Differences
  3. Be Aware of Different Work Styles
  4. Know Your Team Members Cultural Background
  5. Dealing with Stereotypes
  6. Knowledge Check

Module 8

  1. To Succeed With a Virtual Team
  2. Set Clear Goals
  3. Create Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
  4. Build a Team Culture
  5. Provide Timely Feedback
  6. Knowledge Check

Module 9

  1. Dealing With Poor Team Players
  2. Manage Their Results, Not Their Activities
  3. Be Proactive, Not Reactive
  4. Check In Often
  5. Remove Them
  6. Knowledge Check

Module 10

  1. Choosing the Right Tools
  2. Communication Software
  3. Collaboration and Sharing Tools
  4. Project Management Software
  5. Use What Works for You and Your Team
  6. Knowledge Check

Assessment

  1. Post-Test