Train Managers to Effectively Manage Virtual Teams
Dial up competencies to ensure more meaningful interactions with virtual team members.
RETIRED CONTENT
Please note that the content on this page is retired. This content is not maintained and may contain information or links that are out of date.Challenges of managing virtual teams include:
- Potential for misunderstandings and reduced communication.
- Physical space, technology, and equipment.
- Coordinating across time zones, languages, and cultures.
- Establishing authentic relationships and avoiding isolation.
Benefits of using virtual teams include:
- Cost savings from real estate, absenteeism, and turnover.
- Increased productivity.
- Improved sustainability efforts from reducing commutes.
- Greater ability to hire for diversity.
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Module 1: Prepare and Customize Manager Training
The Purpose
- Customize the manager training deck to the organization’s unique processes and structure.
Key Benefits Achieved
- Plan for manager training.
- Measure the effectiveness of training.
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| 1.1 | Review and customize the manager training deck and participant handbook. |
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| 1.2 | Review the action plan template and training questionnaire. |
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| 1.3 | Create a plan to measure training impact and to support managers of virtual teams post-training. |
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Module 2: Deliver Training
The Purpose
- Train managers to effectively manage virtual teams.
Key Benefits Achieved
- Facilitate manager training.
| Activities: | Outputs: | |
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| 2.1 | Module 1: Laying the Foundation for Virtual Teams |
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| 2.2 | Module 2: Managing Performance |
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| 2.3 | Module 3: Employee Development |
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| 2.4 | Training Wrap-up: Finalize action plans and set up communities of practice. |
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