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