Personal and Business Competencies / Business Skills

Communication and Collaboration with Consideration of Working in Remote, Distributed Teams and Generational Differences I

The training focuses on the development of practical skills for effective communication and collaboration in a team environment, with particular emphasis on the specifics of remote and distributed work. The program combines theoretical foundations with intensive practical workshops, using experiential learning methodology. Participants, through a series of engaging team exercises, learn the key elements of effective communication and team trust building. Classes are conducted using a variety of workshop techniques, including simulations, team experiments and small group work.

Issues

Practices for building a culture of feedback in the team
Models of effective team communication
Building trust in distributed teams
Generational differences and their impact on cooperation
Facilitation techniques for remote meetings
Conflict management in a distributed environment
Tools for diagnosing team effectiveness
Models of cooperation in multicultural teams
Psychology of remote communication
Building commitment in distributed teams
Experiential learning methodology in team practice
Communication styles and their adaptation to different channels

Benefits

Practical understanding of the mechanisms of effective communication in remote and distributed environments
Build trust in teams working in different locations
Practical techniques for managing generational diversity in the workplace
Individual strategies for improving team collaboration
To acquire skills for diagnosing and resolving conflicts in distributed teams
To acquire tools for effective communication in a variety of channels and formats
Facilitating team meetings in a remote environment

Who is this training for?

Managers of distributed and hybrid teams

Project leaders working in an international environment

Specialists responsible for coordinating teamwork

HR professionals supporting the development of teamwork

Scrum Masters and Agile Coaches

Team members working in a distributed model

Project managers managing multi-generational teams

Prerequisites

Minimum of one year experience in teamwork
Basic knowledge of the principles of interpersonal communication
Experience working in a multicultural or distributed environment
Openness to new working methods and willingness to experiment

Training program

Exercise - Magic Pipe - team cooperation and communication - team experiment with development of key elements of team cooperation and communication
Effective communication in a nutshell - components of communication, perception and map of reality, 3-brain theory, stereotypes and assumptions, first impression ( including remote communication email, SMS, phone, chat)
Golds or dollars - an exercise in smaller groups based on the mathematics of chaos and a non-zero sum game - the role of Trust in a team (including distributed teams)
5 factors of effective teamwork - R. Lencioni's pyramid
The matrix of have/have not; want/don't want - a map of the current situation in the organization as a prelude to the implementation task
Implementation Task Create a matrix of SST - Start - Stop - Continue and an individual implementation plan for the written actions.

Delivery Methods

Online

Convenience of participating from anywhere
Interactive live sessions with trainer
Materials available for 30 days
No travel costs

On-site

Direct contact with trainer and group
Intensive hands-on workshops
Networking with other participants
Full focus on learning

Your Learning Path

Communication and Collaboration with Consideration of Working in Remote, Distributed Teams and Generational Differences ICurrent training

Communication and Collaboration in Remote and Multigenerational Teams — Part II: Conflict, Belbin Team Roles, Johari WindowPart II: Values, Conflicts, Team Roles

Frequently asked questions

Who is the Communication and Collaboration with Consideration of Working in Remote, Distributed Teams and Generational Differences I training for?

The target audience includes managers of distributed and hybrid teams, project leaders working in an international environment, and specialists responsible for coordinating teamwork. Level: intermediate.

How long is the Communication and Collaboration with Consideration of Working in Remote, Distributed Teams and Generational Differences I training?

The training lasts 1 day. It is delivered online or on-site.

Will I receive a certificate?

Yes — every participant receives a completion certificate confirming acquired competencies. EITT is ISO 9001 certified.

Can this training be conducted for a closed group?

Yes — we offer dedicated closed trainings for companies. We customize the program to your team's needs. Contact us for an individual quote.