PROGRAM
1/ Introduction
• Introducing the program, objectives, and timing
• Participants expectations towards the program and experience with the topic
2/ Distant work dynamics and understanding the impact of distance on teamwork • Developing frequent and deep relationships
• Building trust and team cohesion
• The stages of development of a distant team and how to motivate contributors
• Defining vision, common goals, and ground rules
• How to reduce the perception of distance
3/ Developing a global mindset • What is culture? What is our cultural impact onto others?
• Understanding similarities and differences
• How to shift one’s frame of reference and developing cultural intelligence
• Building effective strategies: Making varied cultural styles work effectively together
4/ Successfully managing a distant team and outside contributors • Creating a safe and effective framework for the team
• Building engagement and understanding for a common vision
• Developing new reflexes when managing distantly – A few tips
• Giving effective feedback
5/ Wrap- up: Implementing a project together in a distant format
6/ Personal action plan, and evaluation