What does it take to build and manage a successful virtual team? The outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19) has seriously changed things in the workplace in both the short and long-term. Dispersed workforces will be the norm, and business leaders and managers will need to master new communication skills that produce effective team results across multiple offices and time zones. While virtual teams can be similar to traditional ones, leaders will also need to understand cross-cultural technology and customs, as well as the sensitivities of a multi-generational and multi-cultural work force, in order to achieve optimum success.
In this webinar, we will explore the key things that you need to know to move your team virtually while keeping them focused, engaged and accountable for delivering results.
Key Learning Objectives
- Define the skill sets important to virtual team members and leaders
- Discuss the prevailing myths and challenges about leading virtual teams and ways to overcome them
- Explore how you can keep your team accountable even if you don't see them every day.
- Discover simple tips and tricks you can use to support your team during this time of great change and stress.
- Identify the success factors for building and leading virtual teams
- Understand the traits of highly resilient teams, and how to apply those to virtual working environments.
- Learn the critical pieces of technology that will help you to support your team in doing their best work.
