COURSE OVERVIEW
In today’s increasingly global workforce, virtual teams have become a vital component of many organizations. Virtual Team Building and Management is a comprehensive workshop that equips participants with the essential skills to effectively navigate the challenges of leading and collaborating with virtual teams. By addressing the unique dynamics of distance, cultural diversity, and communication barriers, participants will learn strategies to build cohesive and high-performing virtual teams. This workshop empowers leaders to harness the full potential of their virtual teams and achieve success in the global marketplace.
COURSE OUTLINE
Module One: Getting Started
- Housekeeping Items
- The Parking Lot
- Workshop Objectives
- Pre-Assignment
- Action Plans and Evaluations
Module Two: 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 Two: Review Questions
Module Three: 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 Three: Review Questions
Module Four: 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 Four: Review Questions
Module Five: Communication (I)
- Early and Often
- Rules of Responsiveness
- Face to Face When Possible
- Choose the Best Tool
- Case Study
- Module Five: Review Questions
Module Six: Communication (II)
- Be Honest and Clear
- Stay in Constant Contact
- Don’t Make Assumptions
- Setup Email Protocols
- Case Study
- Module Six: Review Questions
Module Seven: 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 Seven: Review Questions
Module Eight: Cultural Issues
- Respect and Embrace Differences
- Be Aware of Different Work Styles
- Know Your Team Members Cultural Background
- Dealing With Stereotypes
- Case Study
- Module Eight: Review Questions
Module Nine: To Succeed With a Virtual Team
- Set Clear Goals
- Create a SOP”s
- Build a Team Culture
- Provide Timely Feedback
- Case Study
- Module Nine: Review Questions
Module Ten: Dealing With Poor Team Players
- Manage Their Results, Not Their Activities
- Be Proactive Not of Reactive
- Check in Often
- Remove Them
- Case Study
- Module Ten: Review Questions
Module Eleven: Choosing the Right Tools
- Communication Software
- Collaboration and Sharing Tools
- Project Management Software
- Use Whatever Works for You and Your Team
- Case Study
- Module Eleven: Review Questions
Module Twelve: Wrapping Up
- Words from the Wise
- Review of Parking Lot
- Lessons Learned
- Completion of Action Plans and Evaluations
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