Tips For Managing Remotely Located Teams
The bottom line is that you will acquire new tools to help you be a more effective virtual team leader. All the research tells us that people are our most important resource so it makes sense to develop that resource as best we can. Join Larry for a one-hour webinar that will give you the tools to maximize the power of those who work for you.Whether your employees are occasional home-workers, or out of the office most of the time, whether they’re all in the same city or spread around the globe, whether they sometimes meet face-to-face or never see each other, managing these far-flung individuals can present challenges for any manager or team leader.Areas CoveredHere’s what you’ll learn about managing a remotely located team:How to master the challenges you’ll face when dealing with a virtual workforceTips for keeping your remote personnel informed and involvedMotivation techniques that work and those that don’tCommunication tools that are proven to help virtual teams stay on the same pageDo’s and Don’ts to keep you out of trouble with your virtual teamA key principle that will help your team to bondHow to effectively motivate and keep team members from feeling isolatedFour key success factors that will make or break your remotely located teamStrategies to manage performance and keep your team on trackWhen to use email vs Skype vs WebexHow to plan virtual meetings so they have the best resultsHow to overcome the “trust” issue - both of them and of youHow to make transparency work so everyone feels connectedCourse Level - IntermediateWho Should AttendAnyone who manages or is about to manage a remotely located team.Why Should You AttendThe challenges of managing a remotely located team include:Overcoming the fear of losing controlKeeping in contactHelping team members stay on trackKeeping team members motivatedAvoiding team members gaming the system
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The bottom line is that you will acquire new tools to help you be a more effective virtual team leader. All the research tells us that people are our most important resource so it makes sense to develop that resource as best we can. Join Larry for a one-hour webinar that will give you the tools to maximize the power of those who work for you.
Whether your employees are occasional
home-workers, or out of the office most of the time, whether they’re all
in the same city or spread around the globe, whether they sometimes
meet face-to-face or never see each other, managing these far-flung
individuals can present challenges for any manager or team leader.
Areas Covered
Here’s what you’ll learn about managing a remotely located team:
- How to master the challenges you’ll face when dealing with a virtual workforce
- Tips for keeping your remote personnel informed and involved
- Motivation techniques that work and those that don’t
- Communication tools that are proven to help virtual teams stay on the same page
- Do’s and Don’ts to keep you out of trouble with your virtual team
- A key principle that will help your team to bond
- How to effectively motivate and keep team members from feeling isolated
- Four key success factors that will make or break your remotely located team
- Strategies to manage performance and keep your team on track
- When to use email vs Skype vs Webex
- How to plan virtual meetings so they have the best results
- How to overcome the “trust” issue - both of them and of you
- How to make transparency work so everyone feels connected
Course Level - Intermediate
Who Should Attend
Anyone who manages or is about to manage a remotely located team.
Why Should You Attend
The challenges of managing a remotely located team include:
- Overcoming the fear of losing control
- Keeping in contact
- Helping team members stay on track
- Keeping team members motivated
- Avoiding team members gaming the system