Virtual Team Building And Management

Overview

There are an estimated one billion virtual workers in 2020, and the number is expected to continue climbing well into the future. With a global workforce you are provided with a cost effective and talented pool of employees to draw from. With a virtual team you are given a Follow the Sun production environment.

With a virtual team you have the normal issues of a localized team, with the additional challenges of distance and cultural differences. Virtual Team Building And Management will give you participants the knowledge to work with these challenges and succeed in a growing global workforce.

Module 1: Getting Started

Housekeeping Items
Workshop Objectives
Pre-Assignment
Action Plans and Evaluations

Module 2: 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 3: 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 4: 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 5: Communication (I)

Early and Often
Rules of Responsiveness
Face to Face When Possible
Choose the Best Tool
Case Study
Module Five: Review Questions

Module 6: Communication (II)

Be Honest and Clear
Stay in Constant Contact
Don't Make Assumptions
Setup Email Protocols
Case Study
Module Six: Review Questions

Module 7: 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 8: 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 9: 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 10: 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 11: 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