Managing Remote Teams

Introduction

This GLOMACS Managing Remote Teams training course addresses the unique challenges that are created when managing people in virtual teams. With employment mobility continuously evolving, the task of managing a dispersed and remote workforce can be complex. The success of a virtual team is the responsibility of the team leader, and, if managed effectively, virtual teams can increase productivity, help meet organizational goals and improve the quality of work. However, there are a host of unique challenges that can impact their success.  

Many more employees and employers are identifying the benefits of internet communication, but those benefits also come with several challenges. As businesses embrace these remote trends and engage top talent from different countries, leaders and managers need not only the skills of team building and performance but the tools to help them adapt to working with remote employees, As the manager of a remote team, your job is to nurture, guide and support your team members.

This Managing Remote Teams training seminar provides you with the skills to leverage the benefits of a virtual team while building trust and making connected relationships with your team members. 

This Managing Remote Teams training seminar will highlight:

• Promote your virtual leadership presence 
• The principles for effective remote team management
• Strengthen team networks for improved performance 
• Create trust and engagement in a virtual environment 
• Proven tools and techniques to help you manage a remote team more effectively

Objectives

By attending this Managing Remote Teams training seminar, the delegates will be able to:

• Develop the competencies required of a virtual leader
• Understand the unique stages of team building for virtual teams
• Describe and manage the issues that affect communication
• Understand the conflicts in a virtual team
• Understand both domestic and global cultural issues

Training Methodology

This Managing Remote Teams training seminar uses a range of approaches to learning, including experiential group activities, individual exercises, mini-case studies, and syndicate discussions. A key part of the learning process is sharing the differing experiences participants bring, as well as experimenting with the novel – and sometimes challenging – techniques. 

Organisational Impact

Leaders who have the framework, tools, and techniques to master the art of managing a remote team are better placed to win and retain trust, itself the bedrock of a positive organizational climate.

• Responsible communication practices
• Establishing clear roles and tasks
• Setting priorities & deadlines
• Tracking employee performance
• Building cohesion within the team
• Motivating everyone to feel part of the organisation

Personal Impact

Team members who have clear roles & responsibilities are more productive and engaged.

• Understand their strengths and weaknesses as virtual team members 
• Strengthen team networks for improved performance
• Improved trust and engagement in a virtual environment
• Use appropriate technology for specific types of tasks
• Supportive feedback & coaching in a virtual environment