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Managing the Virtual Workplace

1 Day Instructor-led
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Course Information

Virtual workers and virtual teams are an essential part of today s workforce. More than ever, people are using technology to work anywhere, anytime.

There are benefits to today’s virtual workplace, but there can be challenges, too. This one-day course will teach managers and supervisors how to prepare employees for the virtual workplace, create telework programs, build virtual teams, leverage technology, and overcome cultural barriers.

This one-day workshop will help you teach participants how to:

Create a virtual workplace strategy

Develop, implement, and maintain telecommuting programs

Build a virtual team and lead them to success

Plan and lead virtual meetings Use technology to support a virtual workplace

Overcome cultural barriers when leading virtual teams

Develop their virtual leadership skills

Course Outline

1. Defining the Virtual Workplace
  • Definitions
  • Advantages and Challenges
2. Creating Virtual Workplace Programs
  • Building a Virtual Workplace Strategy
  • Pre-Assignment Review
  • Characteristics of Great Virtual Teams
  • Setting up Employees for Telework
  • Managing Performance
  • Making Connections
3. Technology
  • Virtual Workplace Tools
  • Choosing the Right Tools
4. Building Virtual Teams
  • The Stages of Team Development
  • Making Connections
  • Choosing the Virtual Team
  • Strategies for Success
5. Virtual Leadership Strategies
  • Making Connections
  • Debrief
6. Leading Virtual Team Meetings
  • Scheduling and Conducting Team Meetings
  • Test Driving
7. Working with Cross-Cultural Teams
  • Bridging Cultural Gaps
  • Personal Action Plan

Dates & Availability

We currently don’t have any dates scheduled for this training course but offer it as a corporate, private course for your own team.

Please use the enquire button below.

Private Courses

We can arrange your own private Management course.

Tailored

Have us build a custom private course tailored to your needs.

Cost Effective

If you are looking to training a group of people private courses can be very cost effective.

Post Course Support

Unlimited post course email support on the course topics.

What Our Clients Think

I found the course very relevant to a lot of the day-to-day work I do.

Sian Stephenson - Aldi Stores Ltd

The trainer was an excellent tutor. He did check all of the group was able to keep up and if there were any problems or questions of the attendants, he was always willing to help.

Marianne Seager - Wincanton

This course was great, the trainer was very knowledgeable and has improved my knowledge considerably. The facilities are fantastic. Thank You!

Kurtis Fleming - HM Revenue & Customs

Very informative and was at a good pace. Lots of extra useful tips too.

Harry Finch - Lancashire Insurance

Very good, trainer was excellent.

Mike Hartley-Bingle - XPS Pensions Group

Really enjoyable and relevant, Stuart was brilliant!

Vicky Fox - Charity Link

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