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Leading and Managing Remote Teams Training Course

Course Aims:

Our Leading and Managing Remote Teams training course is aimed at equipping managers with the skills, confidence and capability to lead teams remotely.

Course Objectives:

At the end of this course delegates will be able to:
  • Build a team identity and clear sense of purpose for the remote team.
  • Endorse and encourage effective remote team behaviour.
  • Use communication tools for effective remote collaboration.
  • Manage the team and individuals work at a distance.

Duration:

2 days

Introduction
  • What is a virtual or remote team?
  • Challenges and stresses caused by remote teams
  • A framework for leading remote teams
Personal preferences and virtual styles
  • What does the feedback tell me?
  • What are my personal preferences?
  • What do I need to be aware of?
Understanding difference
  • Exploring and valuing difference
  • Incorporating cultural differences for the benefit of the team
  • Understanding differences in body language and behaviour
  • Challenging stereotyping and inappropriate behaviour
Remote team vs remote group
  • Distinguish between teams and groups
  • What is the purpose of the remote team?
  • What the team needs to deliver - setting targets
Managing collaboration
  • Determining what can go wrong at a distance
  • Aligning behaviours to ensure success
  • The virtual team contract
Communication approaches
  • Understanding preferences and styles
  • Ensuring communication is inclusive
  • Using virtual technologies (internet, instant messaging, etc)
Developing remote relationships
  • Understanding barriers to remote relationships
  • Building and maintaining remote relationships
  • Building trust with and between team members
Action planning
  • Transferring learning back to the workplace
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