LEAD085 - Leading Virtual Teams

Course Description

Leading virtual teams has become a mainstream occurrence, and many managers are wondering how to shift their leadership practices to support their employees in this virtual context. In this course, you will develop a clear understanding of how to transition your in-person management practices into effective online formats while building momentum, cultivating trust, and fostering accountability across your team.

From leadership best practices to practical technology tools, this course will help you develop a roadmap for creating a high-performing team in a virtual or distributed context.

Course Outline

In this course, you will:

• Define success as a virtual team by reconnecting to vision, purpose, performance, and values in a virtual context
• Enhance communication and collaboration by leveraging technology and online tools
• Connect effectively through virtual meetings that build trust and high performance
• Conduct check-ins to support team members in being capable and accountable online

Learner Outcomes

By the end of this course, you'll be able to:

• Understand the nuances between in-person and virtual leadership
• Develop leadership practices that build trust and collaboration in virtual environments
• Learn practical tools for managing teams, meetings, and workflow in an online setting
• Create awareness of the unique needs of employees in a virtual context