Leading and Managing Virtual Teams

Outcomes

In this leading remote teams training program you learn how to:

• Agree expectations with team members for this new way of working
• Create a sense of community and continuity through team routines and commitments
• Manage performance and workloads remotely
• Run engaging team meetings using Zoom or other technology to ensure productive collaboration
• Support team members through this challenging time of change and isolation so that they can be productive

In this Managing Virtual Teams training workshop, participants create their personal ‘Remote Ready Leadership Playbook’. This playbook consists of:

• Tailored strategies to manage their virtual team
• Practical steps to immediately implement the strategy with the team.

Tailoring

We will tailor this virtual team management workshop to your team’s situation and your organisation.

Duration

Typical duration: two sessions of 1.5 hours delivered over two successive weeks.

Content

Leading the virtual team

• Setting direction for the virtual team.
• Agreeing on expectations with the remote team:
  • outcomes
  • milestones
  • routines
  • commitments
  • checking-in.
• Maintaining community and connection:
  • collaboration tools
  • team rituals.

Leading individuals

• Managing individual performance:
  • agreeing expectations
  • providing encouragement and feedback.
• Creating a sense of safety and building trust.
• Supporting and coaching your staff to work remotely – skills and tools.

Leadership presence

• How to run engaging team meetings using online platforms to ensure productive collaboration.
• Finalise your Remote Ready Leadership Playbook.