Open Training Program – Managing Virtual Teams

Introduction

Managing Virtual Teams has become a hot topic over the last few years. People are now much more likely to work from home, from their car, at alternative locations, or even on the other side of the world, which means managers might rarely see them.

Consequently, managers that are asked to lead these virtual teams not only face the usual leadership dilemmas, they also have to be able to adapt to these challenges in an environment where the rules have changed. Managing virtual teams requires a different approach. It means developing new skills, communication methodologies and techniques to get the best out of teams and improve organisational and personal performance.

General Objective

The main goal of the Managing Virtual Teams training session is to train participants on managing a virtual team that is more motivated, inspired and productive.

Target Group

This course is valuable for anyone that manages or leads people in a remote or virtual environment. The course would suit people managing teams that work from home, at various locations or any other situation where the team are not based in the same place from day to day.

Specific Objectives

By the end of this course, the participants will be able to:

• inspire their virtual teams, bringing out the best in each and every individual
• overcome the barriers and isolation that working remotely can cause
• develop a virtual team that works collaboratively and with the interests of the organisation at heart
• increase their teams performance though clear goal setting and communication
• track progress and performance management of team members to achieve success
• improve the effective use of technology within the organisation
• develop trusting relationships that ensure the team work towards common goals
• keep their teams happy and reduce staff turnaround

Key Areas Covered

What is a Virtual Team? – Providing the scope and broad definitions of various situations that constitute managing a virtual or remote team.

Benefits and Challenges – Identifying the benefits and challenges that face a manager of a virtual teams and suggesting the mindset that a virtual manager needs to develop.

Competencies and Skills – Establishing the competencies and skills of a virtual manager and acknowledging where their may be development opportunities.

Building a Virtual Team – What does a virtual team require from their manager to be a success and what ground rules should be set?

Working on Trust – What traits build trust in a virtual team and how can the participants demonstrate this with their teams?

Using Technology Effectively – Reviewing the tools available to the virtual manager and knowing which tool is better to use for each situation.

Communication Skills – What is the best practice of communication with a virtual team and how can we ensure our communication approach is effective?

Feedback Skills – Understanding the purpose and guiding principles of feedback and developing an approach to feedback preparation.

Managing Performance from a Distance – How to monitor virtual work, set goals and provide effective reviews without micro-managing or losing control of the team.

Duration

The training duration is of one day, from 9 AM until 5 PM.

The maximum number of participants accepted in this training session is 12.

Training Methods

Our team is using in this training active learning methods, as:

• Case studies
• Games
• Exercises
• Focus group discussion

Period, Location and Fees

Period:          1 days, 12^th November 2020. The sessions start at 9 AM until 5 PM.

Location:      On-line. Teams platform.

Fee:   The price of the training per participant is 110 Euro. The price does not include VAT.

• for 3 participants – 10% discount
• for 4 participants – 15% discount

The program will be delivered only if the total number of the registered participants is minimum 10.

The maximum number of participants accepted in a training session is 12.

Trainer

Codruța Mirci