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Managing the Virtual Workplace

Length 1 day
Price NZD 645 exc GST

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Why study this course

Virtual workers and virtual teams are an essential part of today’s workforce. More than ever, people are using technology to work anywhere, anytime.

There are big benefits to today’s virtual workplace, but there can be big challenges, too. This one-day course will teach managers, supervisors and team leaders how to prepare employees for the virtual workplace, create telework programs, build virtual teams, leverage technology, and overcome cultural barriers.

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What you’ll learn

This one-day workshop will teach participants how to:

Create a virtual workplace strategy
Develop, implement, and maintain telecommuting programs
Build a virtual team and lead them to success
Plan and lead virtual meetings
Use technology to support a virtual workplace
Overcome cultural barriers when leading virtual teams
Develop their virtual leadership skills

Nexacu at Lumify Work

Nexacu is part of the Lumify Group, consistently delivering high-quality, practical, instructor-led courses to skilled end users and professionals across the Asia-Pacific region.

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Who is the course for?

This course is designed for managers or leaders who lead a remote/virtual workforce, whether the entire team or a percentage of them is currently remote, or you are planning on moving to a remote/virtual workforce.

Course subjects

Defining the Virtual Workplace

Creating Virtual Workplace Programs

Building a Virtual Workplace Strategy
Pre-Assignment Review
Setting up Employees for Telework
Managing Performance
Making Connections

Technology Tips and Tricks

The Latest and Greatest
Choosing the Right Tools

Building Virtual Teams

The Stages of Team Development
Making Connections
Choosing the Virtual Team
Strategies for Success

Leading Virtual Team Meetings

Scheduling and Conducting Team Meetings
Test Driving

Working with Cross-Cultural Teams

Virtual Leadership Strategies

Making Connections
Debrief
Personal Action Plan

Prerequisites

This course assumes that the user understands the basics of using a Windows-based computer. Students should be comfortable using the keyboard, mouse, and Start menu. Understanding and experience using a web browser is an asset, but not required.

Terms & Conditions

The supply of this course by Lumify Work is governed by the booking terms and conditions. Please read the terms and conditions carefully before enrolling in this course, as enrolment in the course is conditional on acceptance of these terms and conditions.