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Modular Project Management
Advanced Enterprise Modules


17. Managing Virtual Teams and Projects

Overview

.5 day

Whether your next project involves multiple sites, enterprises or countries, it will undoubtedly require communication that is not consistently face-to-face. An unexpected consequence for many Managers and Project Managers: the dynamics change, because of issues ranging from trust and communication to team spirit. How does the Virtual Project Team thrive in such projects? And how can your project’s Vital Signs stay well managed, so they all stay green?

This module applies the basics of Project Management in extended Virtual communication, based on content ranging from our 2-day session in Increasing Communication Effectiveness, our chapter for Germany’s National Competence Baseline, and our experience in multi-site, multi-national projects, ranging from Outsourced projects to World rollouts of major new initiatives.

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Identify the greatest challenges of Virtual Communication, and their potential impacts upon projects.

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Explore the continuity and teambuilding approaches used by successful Virtual Project Teams.
bullet Discuss the impacts of emerging technology to bridge the communication gaps resulting from reduced face-to-face communication.
bullet Describe how Policies, Responsibilities, Processes and Technology help Virtual Project Teams to achieve higher levels of success.

Audience

This module is perfect for intact project teams, including Sponsor, Resource Managers, Project Office Staff, Project Manager, Team Leaders and Team Members. It is great for Managers of Project Managers with Virtual Teams. It will also benefit individual Managers, Project Managers, and Project Office Staff.

This module is especially appropriate for Enterprises that are improving the effectiveness of their use of Nearshore or Offshore Outsourcing.

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