AdelaideX: Manage Virtual and Hybrid Teams

by University of Adelaide

This four-week course offered by the University of Adelaide provides crucial insights into leading, motivating, and supervising remote and hybrid teams efficiently. With the evolving landscape of work practices, mastering remote team management is essential for modern managers. Participants will explore the dynamics of virtual communication and team management, and learn to create successful digital workplaces.

Understanding the pros and cons of virtual and hybrid working models.
Identifying key success factors for managing remote teams effectively.
Learning strategies for assessing and improving team performance in virtual settings.
Developing trust-based management practices to inspire and involve remote employees.

Pre-requisites or Skills Necessary

No specific prerequisites are listed for this course, making it accessible for newly appointed or aspiring managers, as well as experienced leaders seeking to update their skills.

Course Coverage

Evaluation of current trends in virtual communication and management.
Analysis of the advantages and disadvantages of remote and hybrid work environments.
Effective strategies for monitoring and promoting workplace well-being and performance remotely.
Implementation of successful management strategies customized for virtual and hybrid teams.

Target Audience

This course is primarily designed for managers and team leaders who operate within fully or partially remote organizations. It is especially beneficial for those new to managerial roles, as well as seasoned managers looking to adapt to modern remote working models.

Application of Skills in the Real World

The skills acquired from this course can be directly applied to enhancing team efficiency and motivation in remote settings. Managers can implement these strategies to foster a productive and supportive digital workplace, ensuring business objectives are met effectively despite physical distances.

Course Syllabus

Week 1: The Changing Nature of Work

Introduction to virtual and hybrid work environments.
Discussion on the motivations and challenges within these models.
Strategies to assess the suitability of remote work for teams and organizations.

Week 2: Achieving Success in Virtual and Hybrid Teams

Exploration of what works in virtual and hybrid settings.

Importance of setting boundaries and maintaining clear communication.

Week 3: Monitoring and Improvement Strategies

Techniques to detect and address issues in remote working arrangements. Approaches to sustaining performance and well-being from afar. locator>novel>boundary>Viewporte random>Elementemote and HybsymmetricienvironmentsDraw>token>Reward>Ramilies>power-re">nry little>central control over_______">hybrids>closure.

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