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Enablement Workshop on Virtual Teams

Thursday, June 26, 2008 - 9:15 am - 10:15 am

Track: Hot Topics

Session Abstract

Teamwork is critical to the success of our organizations. With the complexities of our work and our organizational structures, virtual teams allow us to bring the diversity of each team member into the room through technology-mediated communications. However, virtual teams do come with their own set of challenges due to the lack of face-to-face interactions. Structure is important to the success of a virtual team.

Learning Objectives:

• Provide new ideas & tools to enhance the ability to influence the success of virtual teams

• Explore ways to keep a virtual team focused

• Identify individual actions that contribute to team performance

Learning Outcomes:

• Understand the importance each role plays to the success of a virtual team

• Recognize potential barriers for success

• Awareness of tools and techniques to improve the efficiency & effectiveness of virtual team interactions