Establishing Effective Virtual Teams (TRN442)
Overview
Delivery method
Online
Duration
1 hour
Audience
Managers
Supervisors
Description
Please note that this course will be archived on April 30, 2024. Alternatively, the Toolkit for Virtual and Hybrid Teams (TRN2-J05) may be of interest to you.
Effectively managing teams where some or all of the team members work remotely and encouraging virtual team collaboration are necessary skills in today's workplace. This online self-paced course introduces basic techniques for managing teams that are completely or partially virtual (hybrid teams). Participants will learn how to build virtual relationships, establish communication standards, leverage appropriate communication tools, support remote team members, and lead virtual team meetings.
Topics include:
- establishing relationships with team members
- selecting team communication channels and standards
- supporting and encouraging virtual team members
- assessing and managing the performance of team members
Legacy course code: X175
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