Manage Virtual and Hybrid Teams from edX

Keep your virtual or hybrid teams connected and working efficiently

Working practices have radically evolved over the last five years. Being able to lead, motivate, and supervise a team remotely is a crucial part of management today.

On this four-week course from the University of Adelaide, you’ll gain the skills and strategies you need to lead a motivated and efficient virtual team.

You’ll consider a range of factors affecting virtual work, including diversity, connection, and communication.

Explore the changing nature of work and new developments in virtual communication

You’ll begin by reviewing the status quo in virtual communication and virtual management.

Weighing up the advantages and disadvantages of remote and hybrid work, you’ll discover how managers decide what model is best for their team or organisation.

Learn what makes a successful digital workplace

Focusing on critical success factors, you’ll examine what works and what doesn’t in virtual and hybrid working environments.

You’ll also gain a toolkit for monitoring your colleagues’ wellbeing and performance from behind a screen.

Master strategies for managing remote teams

Guided by your course leader, you’ll delve deeper into virtual communication and management strategies. You’ll learn how taking a trust-based approach to management can help to involve and inspire employees working remotely.

By the end of the course, you’ll have the practical skills you need to stay connected with colleagues and boost your organisation’s efficiency.

This course is designed for managers or team leaders working in organisations that are completely or partially operating remotely. It is primarily aimed at new or emerging managers, but may also interest more experienced managers looking to upskill or update their approach to virtual management.

What you'll learn

By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...

Assess the pros and cons of virtual/hybrid working.
Identify critical success factors in managing virtual and hybrid teams.
Describe strategies for assessing efficacy within a virtual/hybrid team environment.
Identify appropriate management strategies for improving performance in virtual/hybrid teams.

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Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Designed to upskill new managers, this course also suits experienced managers wanting to refine their virtual management approaches

Offers strategies for evaluating employee performance and well-being remotely

Teaches how to create a cohesive and efficient virtual workplace

Emphasizes the importance of building trust in remote teams

Provides a toolkit for monitoring employee performance and well-being in a virtual setting

Taught by Chris Hope, an experienced instructor in virtual management

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Manage Virtual and Hybrid Teams with these activities:

Read 'Remote: Office Not Required' by Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson

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This book provides valuable insights into the challenges and best practices of remote work.

View Remote on Amazon

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Read each chapter thoroughly
Highlight and take notes on key points
Apply the concepts to your own virtual team

Attend a workshop on virtual team leadership or management

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Workshops provide structured learning and networking opportunities to enhance your virtual leadership skills.

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Identify and register for a relevant workshop
Attend the workshop and participate actively

Join a virtual community or online forum for virtual team leaders

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Virtual communities offer opportunities to connect with peers and learn from their experiences.

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Identify and join a relevant virtual community or online forum
Engage in discussions and connect with other members

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Explore Microsoft Teams features and best practices

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Mastering collaboration tools enhances team productivity and streamlines communication.

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Attend online tutorials and workshops
Practice using Teams features

Develop a virtual team communication and collaboration plan

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Creating a plan ensures effective communication and collaboration within your virtual team.

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Conduct a team assessment
Identify communication and collaboration challenges
Develop and implement a communication plan

Review and practice your presentation skills

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Strong presentation skills are crucial for effective communication within a virtual team.

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Identify areas for improvement
Practice delivering presentations
Get feedback and make improvements

Participate in a virtual team simulation or role-playing exercise

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Simulated environments allow you to practice and improve your virtual team skills in a safe setting.

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Find a virtual team simulation or role-playing exercise
Participate actively and engage with other participants

Conduct regular team check-ins and provide feedback

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Regular check-ins foster open communication, strengthen relationships, and enhance team performance.

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Establish a regular schedule for team check-ins
Create a structured agenda
Provide constructive and specific feedback

Create a video tutorial on a specific virtual team tool or strategy

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Creating content helps you reinforce your understanding and share knowledge with others.

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Choose a topic and gather information
Create a video tutorial using screen recording or other tools
Edit and publish your video tutorial

Career center

Learners who complete Manage Virtual and Hybrid Teams will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Sales Manager

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Team Lead

Team Leads are responsible for leading and motivating a team of employees to achieve organizational goals. They ensure that the team is working effectively and efficiently, and that individual team members are meeting their performance goals. This course may be useful for those seeking to become Team Leads as it provides strategies for managing remote teams and improving performance in virtual environments. Additionally, the course explores the changing nature of work and new developments in virtual communication, which are important topics for Team Leads to stay up-to-date on.

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Supervisor

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Data Scientist

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Software Engineer

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Data Analyst

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Human Resources Manager

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Product Manager

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Operations Manager

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Consultant

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IT Manager

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Program Manager

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Financial Analyst

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Marketing Manager

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Project Manager

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