This 3 hour virtual team workshops will teach you practical strategies and tools for creating, leading and supporting your own dynamic virtual teams and organizations. Our workshop will help you bridge the communication gaps created by geographical separation and learn to foster collaboration and engage employees around the block or around the world.

Here is what you will learn:

Section 1: Building Your Foundation
An overview of virtual teams and a look at the fundamental differences between leading co-located and distributed teams. We discuss guidelines and best practices for laying the foundation of a successful virtual team.

1. How to determine the structure and style of your virtual team.
2. Ways to develop and nurture trust on virtual teams.
3. Guidance on setting up clear communication and team guidelines.
4. Explore methods for encouraging teamwork and group interaction.
5. Learn to asses your needs for information, communication, and collaboration.

Section 2: Realities of Remote Management
Here we address the challenges and issues that arise when collaborating across distance. Learn to recognize and overcome common communication and collaboration pitfalls. With proper planning and attention to the unique features of virtual work an organization can develop cohesive virtual teams.

1. Understand the role and benefits of being a virtual leader.
2. Discuss common myths and realities of remote/virtual teams.
3. Techniques to overcome the challenges of managing off-site employees.
4. Discover new strategies for successful distance management.

Section 3: Three Keys to Remote Management Success
We evaluate the essential management skills needed to lead virtual teams and other remote employees. We will discuss each of the three keys sharing practical, real life examples and strategies to help you be a more effective manager and coach.

1. Manage by results, not activity – Learn to shift management style to focus on performance and deliverables through establishing specific, measurable, and attainable goals.
2. Conscious communication – A lack of good communication leads to dissatisfied, and consequently ineffective and unproductive, employees and teams. Learn the essential elements to this shift in communication style including how to recognize and overcome common communication pitfalls and the importance of encouraging informal communication.
3. Provide feedback and support – Discuss the increased importance of regular feedback in virtual teamwork. Explore new ways to solicit constructive, ongoing feedback.

Section 4: Bringing Your Team Together
The key adjustment necessary for successful virtual teamwork is a shift in management style. We end this workshop with guidance on mastering techniques for improving communication and keeping on and off-site team members "connected".

• Methods to enhance team building and an open exchange of ideas.
• Discover ways to schedule and run effective meetings regardless of where employees are located.
• Techniques for encouraging informal communication to develop relationships and enhance personal bonds between team members.
• Examine common challenges and solutions to cross cultural teamwork.
• How to motivate your virtual team and create an atmosphere of trust.

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