Professional Development For Remote Workers

Course Overview

In this training course, learn how to successfully lead and manage individuals and teams who work in different locations. Acquire the tools, skills and methodologies that will help you to overcome the significant obstacles that are created by working in this way.

Course Objective

• Establish compelling performance goals

• Create staff accountability

• Build effective relationships

• Strengthen team cooperation

• Delegate responsibilities

• Use distance technology

• Deliver performance feedback

• Meet project deliverables

• Identify and manage emotions

Who Should Attend??

Anyone who manages people that work at a distance

Course Outline

Common Challenges of Remote Work
Lack of face-to-face supervision
Lack of access to information
Social isolation -Distractions at home
How Managers Can Support Remote Employees
Establish structured daily check-ins
Provide several different communication technology options
Establish “rules of engagement”
Provide opportunities for remote social interaction
Offer encouragement and emotional support
Interactive Discussion
Run an open panel discussion to allow participants to present their comments and cases studies in order to brainstorm and cross exchange experiences with full supervision by the trainer

Training Methodology

Presentation & Slides
Audio Visual Aids
Interactive Discussion
Participatory Exercise
Action Learning
Class Activities
Case Studies
Workshops
Simulation