Managing Remote Teams - United Kingdom

Managing Remote Teams Course Outline

This 1-day project management course will help delegates learn how to overcome the challenges of managing employees in different time zones and locations. Delegates will also be able to learn how to hire the right people and improve their communication skills with remote teams.

The following topics will be taught during this 1-day Management Training Course:

The Fundamentals of Managing Remote Teams

• Introducing Remote Leadership
• Accounting for Cultural Differences
• Remote Leadership Competencies

Building and Maintaining Trust with Remote Teams

• Building Trust
• Build Camaraderie Across the Company
• Respect, Trust, and Value Individual Members
• Form a Collective Shared Vision for the Team
• Share Ownership for Work Produced
• Foster Two-Way Communication
• Show Gratitude
• Maintaining Trust
• Creating Teamwork

Teaching Remote Teams

• Leading from a Distance
• Scheduled Check-in Calls
• Screen Sharing
• Affirmations and Compliments
• Collaboration Zones
• Directing the Team

Technology, Communication, and Remote Teams

• Using Technology to Communicate
• Communicating by Email
• Communicating by VoIP
• Communicating by Video Conference
• Communicating by Remote Desktop Assistance
• Core Concepts of Communication
• Problems with Communication
• Verbalising Expectations Clearly
• Barriers to Effective Communication

Participating in Remote Team Meetings

• Facilitating Remote Team Meetings
• Preparing an Agendas
• Start Each Meeting with an Icebreaker
• Practice Using Videoconferencing and Remote Connection Tools