Remote Team and Virtual Team Training / Onsite Workshop

Managing Virtual and Remote Teams: What Works
Customized training for employees and managers who work on domestic and international remote teams.

"Each program is preceded by an assessment of the participants. The course is then designed to fit the specific parameters and needs of the group. The highly interactive delivery is provided by recognized experts in their fields. On the spot coaching is provided during the program and each participant receives individual follow-up after the course. Courses can be delivered in-person or virtually. Given the nature of Cisco’s business and the way we operate, these remote workshops are a must for anyone who joins our company. Their work is eye opening. Great content and fantastic delivery.."  
Frank J. Kuypers| Business Development Manager | Cisco Systems

Description:
Teams that work together at the same location face challenges in their day-to-day interactions. A team with remote or telecommuting members makes for an even tougher situation.

Time zones, lack of face-to-face interaction, conflicting priorities, travel budget restrictions, and cultural differences all impede effectiveness. Team members complain of isolation, e-mail going into a black hole, headquarters vs. non-headquarters tension, and recurrent miscommunication, which results in decreased productivity and missed deadlines.

This three-hour to one-day customized virtual and remote teams workshop develops the skills and knowledge needed for building successful remote and virtual teams. Topics include how to:

• Communicate critical information clearly
• Use new technology to improve efficiency
• Avoid typical pitfalls of remote teams
• Build trust on the telephone
• Handle global challenges
• Avoid cultural misunderstandings or offending others
• Accomplish time-driven goals at a distance

Upon completion of this customized virtual and remote team training program, participants will be able to:

1. Increase the success of the team
2. Understand the impact of culture on an international team
3. Define specific roles and assumptions of team members
4. Use effective communication techniques
5. Build rapport and a sense of group purpose
6. Be alert to unspoken issues

Target Audience:
Individuals who work on virtual, remote, and/or global teams that want to succeed.

To speak with an LSA Expert and learn about virtual and remote teams program customization and delivery options onsite at your company, please contact us.