The global workforce is increasingly reliant on virtual teams who often collaborate from different locations by using various types of communication technology. Even when team members are co-located, an extensive portion of their work and communication may not occur face-to-face. The key to success in a virtual team is its core-the team's culture. This course will provide team members with strategies and tips for building a strong virtual team culture.

Are you seeking to harness the opportunity to lead or participate in a virtual team and maximize that team's performance? Join our Virtual Teams course as we navigate ways in which to thrive in a virtual team. Both managers and team members can benefit from this course.

Highlighted topics will include:

• Uniqueness characteristics and benefits of a virtual team
• Challenges of a virtual team, including avoiding risks and conflicts
• Establishing and enhancing virtual team communication
• Building and growing team relationships
• Balancing the need to manage a team while completing individual tasks
• Encouraging goal setting, diversity, and multi-tasking behaviors on teams

CEUs are awarded based on the number of scheduled contact hours.