Managing people at a distance creates unique challenges for managers, which are not always addressed by standard management courses. This workshop provides a framework, tools and techniques to help you to manage a remote team effectively.
Programme Contents
- The Challenge of Managing Remotely
- - Myths and Reality
- - Critical Success Factors
- Leading a Virtual Team
- - Your Role
- - Overcoming the Culture Iceberg
- The Needs of Remote Workers
- - Managing Your Remote Team
- - Identifying the Individual Needs of Your Staff
- Helping Your Team Succeed
- - How Virtual Teams Develop
- - Developing Team Norms
- - Building Trust
- Communicating Effectively with Your Team
- - Disseminating Information
- - Managing Virtual Team Meetings
- Managing Performance
- - Measuring Team Performance
- - Managing Individual Performance
- Individual Action Plans
Who Will Benefit From This Course
This workshop is designed for managers who are responsible for managing remote or virtual teams.
What You Will Gain By Attending This Course
- An understanding of the principles for effective remote team management.
- Proven tools and techniques to help you manage a remote team more effectively.
- Expert advice from your trainer to help you resolve any specific issues or concerns you have about managing a remote team
Description of the Course
This one-day workshop starts by looking at the myths and realities of managing remote teams. It then works through the issues managing such teams creates, identifying the actions that the manager should take to ensure the team works effectively. Exercises, case studies and group discussions make this an informative and fast-paced workshop.
Course Objectives
• To review the principles of effective remote team management
• To identify the actions the manager of a remote team must take
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