Virtual teams are a common component of many businesses, but can be difficult to manage. In the Managing Virtual Teams course, we discuss how to optimize the operation of these teams, covering such topics as maintaining accountability, building relationships, handing off work across time zones, and running virtual meetings. The result should be more effective teams, no matter how dispersed they may be.
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:
Chapter 1
Identify the management problems associated with virtual teams.
Specify how to assemble a virtual team.
Describe the contents of a launch meeting.
Identify how communications can be maintained through an extended work day.
Specify the characteristics of an ideal virtual team member.
Chapter 2
Identify the contents of a virtual team's code of conduct.
Recall the best approach to giving feedback to a virtual team member.
Chapter 3
Specify the characteristics of the various communication platforms.
Specify the topics to inquire about when selecting technology for virtual meetings.
Major Topics
Virtual Team Problems
Running the Virtual Team
Communicating with the Team
Ideal Team Members
Collaboration Tools
Build Relationships
Develop Structure
The Nature of a Virtual Meeting
Virtual Meeting Essentials
Setting Meeting Rules
