Coordinating with Virtual Teams from Pluralsight

Virtual (aka remote) work is a necessity in today's global economy and doing so requires enhanced people and project management skills. This course will teach you how to effectively coordinate virtual teams.

The new norm, remote work, does not provide the luxury of face-to-face communication to virtual teams. This mode of working offers several benefits and drawbacks to team members, team leaders, and organizations that impact overall productivity and employee morale. In this course, Coordinating with Virtual Teams, you'll learn to effectively coordinate your team virtually which boosts overall productivity and employee morale. First, you'll explore the skills and characteristics that are uniquely important for virtual teams and leaders. Next, you'll discover the right processes and plans needed to smoothly coordinate a virtual team. Finally, you'll explore the tools and solutions that help facilitate an efficient virtual framework. When you're finished with this course, you'll have the skills and knowledge of coordinating with virtual teams needed to effectively coordinate your team virtually, which boosts overall productivity.

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Course Overview

Working Virtually

Following the Ideal Work Process

Utilizing the Ideal Technology

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Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Focuses on the importance of people and project management for virtual teams

Emphasizes the unique challenges and benefits of working virtually

Provides a comprehensive framework for coordinating virtual teams effectively

Covers essential skills and characteristics for successful virtual leaders

Addresses the tools and solutions that facilitate efficient virtual collaboration

Taught by Sandesh Belthangady, an experienced instructor in virtual team management

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Boost your ability to plan, execute, and track projects effectively by reviewing project management skills.

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Read articles and books on project management.
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Practice project management skills through simulations or case studies.

Follow tutorials on virtual team communication

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Enhance your communication skills for virtual teams by following tutorials.

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Search for tutorials on virtual team communication.
Follow the tutorials and practice the techniques.
Reflect on what you've learned and apply it to your own virtual team interactions.

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Career center

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

Virtual Team Leader

Virtual Team Leaders lead and manage virtual teams and work with team members to achieve team goals. This course can help Virtual Team Leaders develop the skills and knowledge they need to effectively coordinate virtual teams, which can lead to increased productivity and employee morale. The course covers topics such as the skills and characteristics that are uniquely important for virtual teams and leaders, the right processes and plans needed to smoothly coordinate a virtual team, and the tools and solutions that help facilitate an efficient virtual framework.

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Project Manager

Project Managers plan and coordinate projects and ensure that they are completed on time and within budget. They work with teams of people, including virtual teams, to achieve project goals. This course can help Project Managers develop the skills and knowledge they need to effectively coordinate virtual teams, which can lead to increased productivity and employee morale. The course covers topics such as the skills and characteristics that are uniquely important for virtual teams and leaders, the right processes and plans needed to smoothly coordinate a virtual team, and the tools and solutions that help facilitate an efficient virtual framework.

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Sales Manager

Sales Managers plan and execute sales strategies and work with teams of people, including virtual teams, to achieve sales goals. This course can help Sales Managers develop the skills and knowledge they need to effectively coordinate virtual teams, which can lead to increased productivity and employee morale. The course covers topics such as the skills and characteristics that are uniquely important for virtual teams and leaders, the right processes and plans needed to smoothly coordinate a virtual team, and the tools and solutions that help facilitate an efficient virtual framework.

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Business Analyst

Business Analysts analyze business processes and develop solutions to improve business outcomes. This course can help Business Analysts develop the skills and knowledge they need to effectively coordinate virtual teams, which can lead to increased productivity and employee morale. The course covers topics such as the skills and characteristics that are uniquely important for virtual teams and leaders, the right processes and plans needed to smoothly coordinate a virtual team, and the tools and solutions that help facilitate an efficient virtual framework.

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Product Manager

Product Managers plan and develop products and work with teams of people, including virtual teams, to bring products to market. This course can help Product Managers develop the skills and knowledge they need to effectively coordinate virtual teams, which can lead to increased productivity and employee morale. The course covers topics such as the skills and characteristics that are uniquely important for virtual teams and leaders, the right processes and plans needed to smoothly coordinate a virtual team, and the tools and solutions that help facilitate an efficient virtual framework.

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Operations Manager

Operations Managers plan, organize, and direct the operations of an organization. They work with teams of people, including virtual teams, to ensure that the organization's operations run smoothly. This course can help Operations Managers develop the skills and knowledge they need to effectively coordinate virtual teams, which can lead to increased productivity and employee morale. The course covers topics such as the skills and characteristics that are uniquely important for virtual teams and leaders, the right processes and plans needed to smoothly coordinate a virtual team, and the tools and solutions that help facilitate an efficient virtual framework.

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Human Resources Manager

Human Resources Managers plan and implement human resources policies and procedures and work with teams of people, including virtual teams, to manage the human resources function. This course can help Human Resources Managers develop the skills and knowledge they need to effectively coordinate virtual teams, which can lead to increased productivity and employee morale. The course covers topics such as the skills and characteristics that are uniquely important for virtual teams and leaders, the right processes and plans needed to smoothly coordinate a virtual team, and the tools and solutions that help facilitate an efficient virtual framework.

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Technical Writer

Technical Writers create and maintain technical documentation, such as user manuals and training materials. This course can help Technical Writers develop the skills and knowledge they need to effectively coordinate virtual teams, which can lead to increased productivity and employee morale. The course covers topics such as the skills and characteristics that are uniquely important for virtual teams and leaders, the right processes and plans needed to smoothly coordinate a virtual team, and the tools and solutions that help facilitate an efficient virtual framework.

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Information Technology Manager

Information Technology Managers plan and implement information technology systems and work with teams of people, including virtual teams, to manage the information technology function. This course can help Information Technology Managers develop the skills and knowledge they need to effectively coordinate virtual teams, which can lead to increased productivity and employee morale. The course covers topics such as the skills and characteristics that are uniquely important for virtual teams and leaders, the right processes and plans needed to smoothly coordinate a virtual team, and the tools and solutions that help facilitate an efficient virtual framework.

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Program Manager

Program Managers plan and manage programs and work with teams of people, including virtual teams, to achieve program goals. This course can help Program Managers develop the skills and knowledge they need to effectively coordinate virtual teams, which can lead to increased productivity and employee morale. The course covers topics such as the skills and characteristics that are uniquely important for virtual teams and leaders, the right processes and plans needed to smoothly coordinate a virtual team, and the tools and solutions that help facilitate an efficient virtual framework.

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Agile Coach

Agile Coaches help organizations adopt and implement agile methodologies, including virtual team management. This course can help Agile Coaches develop the skills and knowledge they need to effectively coordinate virtual teams, which can lead to increased productivity and employee morale. The course covers topics such as the skills and characteristics that are uniquely important for virtual teams and leaders, the right processes and plans needed to smoothly coordinate a virtual team, and the tools and solutions that help facilitate an efficient virtual framework.

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Financial Manager

Financial Managers plan and implement financial strategies and work with teams of people, including virtual teams, to manage the financial function. This course can help Financial Managers develop the skills and knowledge they need to effectively coordinate virtual teams, which can lead to increased productivity and employee morale. The course covers topics such as the skills and characteristics that are uniquely important for virtual teams and leaders, the right processes and plans needed to smoothly coordinate a virtual team, and the tools and solutions that help facilitate an efficient virtual framework.

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Scrum Master

Scrum Masters facilitate Scrum teams and work with team members to achieve team goals. This course can help Scrum Masters develop the skills and knowledge they need to effectively coordinate virtual teams, which can lead to increased productivity and employee morale. The course covers topics such as the skills and characteristics that are uniquely important for virtual teams and leaders, the right processes and plans needed to smoothly coordinate a virtual team, and the tools and solutions that help facilitate an efficient virtual framework.

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Consultant

Consultants provide advice and recommendations to organizations on a variety of topics, including virtual team management. This course can help Consultants develop the skills and knowledge they need to effectively coordinate virtual teams, which can lead to increased productivity and employee morale. The course covers topics such as the skills and characteristics that are uniquely important for virtual teams and leaders, the right processes and plans needed to smoothly coordinate a virtual team, and the tools and solutions that help facilitate an efficient virtual framework.

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Marketing Manager

Marketing Managers plan and execute marketing campaigns and work with teams of people, including virtual teams, to achieve marketing goals. This course can help Marketing Managers develop the skills and knowledge they need to effectively coordinate virtual teams, which can lead to increased productivity and employee morale. The course covers topics such as the skills and characteristics that are uniquely important for virtual teams and leaders, the right processes and plans needed to smoothly coordinate a virtual team, and the tools and solutions that help facilitate an efficient virtual framework.

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