Virtual Teaming (1st Edition), Student Edition

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Virtual Teaming (1st Edition)

Course Specifications

Course Number: CCT–085_rev4.0

Course Length: Self-study or classroom training

Course Description

The 50-Minute Manager Series was designed to cover critical business and professional development topics in the shortest time possible. Our easy-to-read, easy-to-understand format can be used for self-study or classroom training, or even office training. With a wealth of hands-on exercises, the 50-Minute books keep you engaged and help you retain critical skills.

Virtual teaming skills are used to break the boundaries of time and place. This book outlines the principles for using technology to maximize team productivity, working without time and place restrictions, developing good collaboration skills, building trust, and avoiding miscommunication. Virtual teams are not just an idea for the future, they are a reality in today's workplace. Global economies, new technology, and increased mobility have made virtual teaming an essential tool for modern day business problem solving. You will learn how to foresee and overcome challenges associated with global and mobile team members, so that these teams can implement solutions that work effectively across geographic and cultural boundaries.

Course Objective: The objectives of this book are:

  • To explain the fundamentals of launching a virtual team
  • To describe the benefits and challenges of working in a virtual team
  • To provide tools for assessing individual and team readiness for working in a virtual team
  • To teach the core skills needed for working in a virtual team
  • To provide effective communication techniques for working with members of a virtual team
  • To explore the role of technology for virtual teams

Course Content

Part 1: Introduction

Why the Move Toward Virtual Teams?
Different Ways to Work Together
Virtual Teams: Benefits and Barriers
Communicate, Coordinate, and Collaborate
Trust: A Foundation for Teamwork
Trust Builders and Trust Busters

Part 2: Joining a Virtual Team

Focusing on Success
A 'Day' in the Life of a Virtual Team Member
Recipe for Success: Four Key Ingredients
Urgent Need to Work Together
Shared Accountability
Commitment to Teamwork
Active Communication

Part 3: Getting Started: Considerations, Assessments, and Tools

Checklist for Virtual Teams
Leading a Virtual Team
Cultural Considerations Associated with Virtual Teams
How Will You Benefit?
Individual Readiness Assessment
Sample Team Start Agenda
Create a Team Profile
Team Operating Principles

Part 4: Technology and Communication

What Are Your Options?
Common Definitions for Technology Options
Benefits of Technology-Supported Teamwork
Common Communication Challenges for Virtual Teams
Tips for Successful Communication: Online Etiquette
Guidelines for Using Voicemail
Effective Email Practices
Email vs. Groupware
Common Online Communication Symbols and Acronyms

Part 5: Case Studies and Review

Ten Essentials for Virtual Teams
Two Case Studies of Virtual Teams
Understanding Technology and Teamwork
Test Your Learning: Games for Review and Fun
Can You Unscramble These Virtual Words?
Word Search

Appendix

Games for Review and Fun!

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