Virtual Team Building and Management

Module:1 Setting Up Your Virtual Team(I)

• Choose Self-Motivated People with Initiative

• Face to Face Meetings at First (Kick-off Meeting)

• Diversity Will Add Value

• Experienced with Technology

• Knowledge Check

Module:2 Setting Up Your Virtual Team(II)

• Personality Can Count as Much as Skills

• Rules of Engagement

• Setting up Ground Rules

• Icebreakers and Introductions

• Knowledge Check

Module:3 Virtual Team Meetings

• Scheduling Will Always Be an Issue

• Create a Clear Objective and Agenda

• Solicit Additional Topics in Advance

• Discourage Just Being a Status Report

• Knowledge Check

Module:4 Communication(I)

• Early and Often

• Rules of Responsiveness

• Face to Face When Possible

• Choose the Best Tool

• Knowledge Check

Module:5 Communication(II)

• Be Honest and Clear

• Stay in Constant Contact

• Don’t Make Assumptions

• Set Up Email Protocols

• Knowledge Check

Module:6 Building Trust

• Trust Your Team and They Will Trust You

• Beware of “Us vs. Them” Territorial Issues

• Share Best Practices

• Create a Sense of Ownership

• Knowledge Check

Module:7 Cultural Issues

• Respect and Embrace Differences

• Be Aware of Different Work Styles

• Know Your Team Members Cultural Background

• Dealing with Stereotypes

• Knowledge Check

Module:8 To Succeed With a Virtual Team

• Set Clear Goals

• Create Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

• Build a Team Culture

• Provide Timely Feedback

• Knowledge Check

Module:9 Dealing With Poor Team Players

• Manage Their Results, Not Their Activities

• Be Proactive, Not Reactive

• Check In Often

• Remove Them

• Knowledge Check

Module:10 Choosing the Right Tools

• Communication Software

• Collaboration and Sharing Tools

• Project Management Software

• Use What Works for You and Your Team

• Knowledge Check