Managing Remote Teams

Course details

Managing teams that work in the same building can be a challenge in itself. But managing remote teams based in several different geographical locations only makes the task more challenging. Experts agree that body language is an important part of communication. So how do you successfully lead a team when you're all in different locations and can't even see each other regularly? This short course will help you rise to the challenge of working with remote team members. By learning how to create the right communication plan for your members, you'll increase your communication capabilities and become more effective and successful at working with remote team members.

Course Objectives:

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Explain the challenge of managing remote teams and the adjustments required to management approach
• Implement a specific performance management strategy for remote team members
• Determine solutions for effectively working with and managing emote teams
• Work with remote teams more effectively

Course Outline:

Managing Remote Teams

• Establishing and building a remote team
• Effective and appropriate communications
• Team Meetings: The right method and right time

Performing As A Remote Manager

• Time and travel challenges
• Technology for support
• Staying in touch with the office

The Setting and Challenge

• Types of remote working - pros and cons
• Applying performance management to remote working
• Adapting your management style
• Communicating: challenges and solutions

Managing A Remote Team Member

• Performance Management principles
• Assessing performance, feedback and rewards
• Identifying and resolving problems
• Staying in touch
• Motivation