Virtual Teams Training Course Outline

This 1-day training course teaches students the fundamentals of working in virtual teams. Students will learn about the advantages and disadvantages of an alternative office, the technologies used to communicate and make decisions, and the obstacles virtual teams must overcome for success. Course activities also cover how to communicate effectively in a virtual team setting, overcome barriers to communication, use technology to facilitate communication, and conduct virtual team meetings. Students will also learn about influencing a virtual meeting's effectiveness and decision-making methods.

Topics:

Fundamentals of virtual teams
Topic A: Defining virtual teams
Topic B: Serving in virtual teams
Topic C: Conducting an orientation session

Effectiveness, social dynamics, and decision-making
Topic A: Effectiveness
Topic B: Social dynamics
Topic C: Decision-making

Obstacles and success factors
Topic A: Obstacles
Topic B: Success factors

Communication
Topic A: Effective communication
Topic B: Enhancing communication
Topic C: Communication barriers
Topic D: Technologies used for communication

Alternative office arrangements
Topic A: Working in alternative offices
Topic B: Telecommuting