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In today's global market, virtual teams and at-home offices have contributed to the productivity and longevity of many businesses. The Virtual Team Building And Management workshop provides industry leaders and supervisors the tools needed to build cohesive teams within their organizations. Developing effective communication systems and understanding geographic and cultural standards will allow you to lead your team successfully in a global workforce.

*This course pairs well with High Performance Teams Remote Workforce, for industry leaders looking to build new remote teams or strengthen existing ones

Course Objectives:

• Learn the strategies 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
• Learn how to handle poor performing employees
• Learn how to manage a virtual team during any project

Course Outline:



Virtual Team Building and Management

Module One: Setting up Your Virtual Team (I)

• Choosing the Right People

• Face to Face Meetings

• Diversity

• Experienced with Technology

• Case Study

• Module One: Review Questions

Module Two: Setting Up Your Virtual Team (II)

• Personality vs. Skills

• Rules of Engagement

• Establishing Norms

• Icebreakers and Introductions

• Case Study

• Module Two: Review Questions

Module Three: Virtual Team Meetings

• Scheduling

• Clear Objectives

• Solicit Additional Topics

• Status Reports

• Case Study

• Module Three: Review Questions

Module Four: Communication (I)

• Early and Often

• Rules of Responsiveness

• Face to Face

• Selecting the Best Tools

• Case Study

• Module Four: Review Questions

Module Five: Communication (II)

• Be Honest and Clear

• Maintain Contact

• Ask Questions

• Establish Protocols

• Case Study

• Module Five: Review Questions

Module Six: Building Trust

• Giving and Receiving Trust

• Us vs. Them

• Best Practices

• Create a Sense of Ownership

• Case Study

• Module Six: Review Questions

Module Seven: Cultural Issues

• Respect and Embrace Differences

• Different Work Styles

• Cultural Backgrounds

• Case Study

• Module Seven: Review Questions

Module Eight: To Succeed With a Virtual Team

• Set Clear Goals

• Create a SOP

• Build a Team Culture

• Feedback

• Case Study

• Module Eight: Review Questions

Module Nine: Dealing With Poor Team Players

• Results vs. Activities

• Proactive vs. Reactive

• Check in

• Remove

• Case Study

• Module Nine: Review Questions

Module Ten: Choosing the Right Tools

• Communication Software

• Collaboration and Sharing Tools

• Project Management Software

• Use What Works

• Case Study

• Module Ten: Review Questions

Module Eleven: Assignment Review / Wrap Up