Working effectively in virtual teams

Soft Skills Training

As virtual teams are now the norm for most global organizations, being able to contribute effectively and deliver results in virtual teams is a must-have skill. These five 2-hour modules are for all managers and specialists working in a virtual team, whether it be project, function or matrix. Full of practical advice, hands-on activities and tools that really work, the modules are delivered remotely using online platforms e.g. Skype for Business, Webex Training Center, Adobe Connect. This means you can train your team members no matter where they are based.

Multiple languages

Customized content

Flexible scheduling

Flexible format

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Your outcomes

Identify and develop key skills and behaviors to be an effective virtual team player
Practice practical communication skills that will help you and your virtual team deliver results
Improve the process and output from your virtual team meetings
Recognize typical challenges for presenting virtually and develop practical solutions
Acquire tools and techniques for building accountability within your team
Transfer the training back to your workplace with tailored feedback and a concrete change plan

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Training content

Module 1: The essentials

What is a virtual team? What are the challenges and opportunities they bring with them?
Horses and Zebras – why a virtual team is AND isn’t just like a traditional team
Sharing personal experiences, frustrations and learnings so far
Reflecting on the 6 key rules successful virtual teams follow
My virtual team health check – and now what?
Transferring back to your workplace – what, how, when and with who

Module 2: Communicating in virtual teams

The 5 deadly sins – how to destroy a virtual team through poor communication
Using the right tool for the right message
Adapting your message to accommodate global team members
Presenting in a virtual environment – the basics
The perils of written communication – and what you and your team can do about them
Building a communication plan – what, when, why and how
Transferring back to the your workplace – what, how, when and with who

Module 3: Mastering virtual team meetings

What makes virtual meetings different?
Making your technology work for you
Defining outcomes for team meetings
Key behaviors for the facilitator and participants in virtual team meetings
Discussing and deciding
Practical tips and tricks for helping get the best from everyone
Facilitating team meetings
Knowing when to break out
Debriefing in a virtual environment

Module 4: Being a successful virtual team member

Introductions for success – the value of team membership and team members
Establishing group and individual goals – the purpose pyramid
Identifying the characteristics of an effective team – and an effective virtual team
Setting the team bar as high as you can – how great teams do common things excellently
Practice makes perfect- building successful team skills together
Transferring back to your workplace – what, how, when and with who

Module 5: Being committed and accountable within a virtual team

The 5 dysfunctions of a team
Creating safe spaces – playing your part
Doing creative conflict well
Process of accountability – diving DEEP and ABC feedback
Measuring results together
Transferring back to your workplace – what, how, when and with who

What can you expect from Target Training?

Experiential training environment

Practical content customized to your reality and goals

Share experience, knowledge and best-practices

Pragmatic focus on what you do and how you do it

A trainer who cares about your progress

Enjoyable, safe, fun atmosphere

Lots of opportunity to practise during the session

Feedback from self, trainer and peers

Social learning

Interactive training with transfer to the workplace at the heart

An actionable transfer plan

Further learning resources

Multiple languages

Customized content

Flexible scheduling

Flexible format

Virtual Team Skills

Managing conflict in virtual teams

Working in virtual teams – delivered virtually

Presenting in a virtual environment

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Working effectively in virtual teams

Soft Skills Training

Multiple languages

Customized content

Flexible scheduling

Flexible format

Your outcomes

Training content

Experiential training environment

Practical content customized to your reality and goals

Share experience, knowledge and best-practices

Pragmatic focus on what you do and how you do it

A trainer who cares about your progress

Enjoyable, safe, fun atmosphere

Lots of opportunity to practise during the session

Feedback from self, trainer and peers

Social learning

Interactive training with transfer to the workplace at the heart

An actionable transfer plan

Further learning resources

Multiple languages

Customized content

Flexible scheduling

Flexible format

Managing conflict in virtual teams

Working in virtual teams – delivered virtually

Presenting in a virtual environment

For more information about how we can help you succeed globally.

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