About This Course

With a global workforce, you are provided with a cost-effective and talented pool of employees to draw from. With a virtual team, you are given a Follow the Sun production environment. With a virtual team, you have the normal issues of a localized team, with the additional challenges of distance and cultural differences. The virtual Team Building And Management workshop will give you the knowledge to work with these challenges and succeed in a growing global workforce. Module One: Getting Started Module Two: Setting Up Your Virtual Team (I) Choose Self-Motivated People with Initiative Face-to-Face Meeting At First Diversity Will Add Value Experienced with Technology Module Three: Setting Up Your Virtual Team (II) Personality Can Count as Much as Skills Rules of Engagement Setting up Ground Rules Icebreakers and Introductions Module Four: Virtual Team Meetings Scheduling Will Always be an Issue Have a Clear Objective and Agenda Solicit Additional Topics in Advance Discourage Just Being Status Reports Module Five: Communication (I) Early and Often Rules of Responsiveness Face to Face When Possible Choose the Best Tool Module Six: Communication (II) Be Honest and Clear Stay in Constant Contact Don't Make Assumptions Setup Email Protocols Module Seven: Building Trust Trust Your Team and They Will Trust You Be Aware of "Us vs. Them" Territorial Issues Share Best Practices Create a Sense of Ownership Module Eight: Cultural Issues Respect and Embrace Differences Be Aware of Different Work Styles Know Your Team Members Cultural Background Dealing With Stereotypes Module Nine: To Succeed With a Virtual Team Set Clear Goals Create a SOP's Build a Team Culture Provide Timely Feedback Module Ten: Dealing With Poor Team Players Manage Their Results, Not Their Activities Be Proactive Not Reactive Check-in Often Remove Them Module Eleven: Choosing the Right Tools Communication Software Collaboration and Sharing Tools Project Management Software Use Whatever Works for You and Your Team Module Twelve: Wrapping Up Duration: 1-2 day in-house workshop with an expert trainer, dependent on your needs (in-person or online)

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Quotations are valid for 60 days. Website pricing is subject to change without prior notice. Payment is due within 30 days, or as specified for approved accounts with written agreements with ht+a, alternatively it is due upon receipt of an invoice. All bank charges for forex transactions are to be borne by the client. Delegate placements on public courses or scheduling of in-house courses will only be confirmed once payment, an approved purchase order or a signed quotation/agreement is received. For in-person public courses, the fee includes the event venue, coffee, refreshments, and lunch. It does not include accommodation or other travel expenses. ht+a will share accommodation discount options with you if available and recommends booking 2 weeks before an event to ensure the event is a confirmed go-ahead. ht+a is not liable for travel expense losses due to cancellation by either party, weather, flight delays, or other unforeseen circumstances. For in-person in-house courses, unless otherwise specified, pricing assumes the training will take place at the client's location and ht+a will not provide catering. The Client will ensure that the training room will be equipped with all necessary tools including flip charts, markers, video projectors/screens, appropriate furnishings and ample electrical outlets. Sustainability & Materials: - Delegates require an email address and a stable and active internet connection with suitable equipment (computer, smartphone or tablet) to access course materials and, where applicable, to complete online tests and join live video calls. - Printed course materials will not be provided, including for in-person or in-house events. Customers may print their course materials if desired. - ht+a no longer provides publications (textbooks) as part of the course fee. It is the customer's responsibility to procure any supplementary material either as an add-on from ht+a (payment is required in advance), OR from the VDA (https://shorturl.at/fbHJs) or the AIAG (https://shorturl.at/z73jg) directly (all corresponding shipping and duties will be for the customer's account). Due to copyright, ht+a does not provide digital copies of publications. - Digital certificates will be provided. Certificates for VDA QMC courses will only be issued once full payment is received. Certificates for ht+a courses will be automatically issued upon completion of course requirements. Customers may print their certificate if desired.