Leading Teams Virtually

The Covid-19 pandemic is challenging schools in ways many of us have never experienced before. Students, teachers and leaders are all working in isolation limited to a medium of communication and collaboration most are unfamiliar with and some may not even be able to access. So, how can we respond effectively to the challenges presented to us on a daily basis, help our students access the curriculum and reassure our communities that everything will be ok?

Leading teams virtually is not a new phenomena. There are many proven technologies and strategies for leading in this medium. Companies have been doing it for decades as they went global and there is ample leadership literature providing step-by-step guidance on how to capacity build teams to collaborate effectively when having to meet virtually. You don’t need to navigate this crisis alone. Use this as an opportunity to reinforce the importance of teams and begin capacity building them now.

In this 45-minute presentation, Michael Iannini will provide guidance on how to lead a team virtually and provide practical tips for how to facilitate a virtual meeting. Many of these tips can also be applied to teaching virtually.

Program Outline:

• Create a Solid Team Foundation: how to build a great foundation (goals & roles) for virtual team success

• Build Strong Relationships: strategies to create more effective relationships across the team

• Facilitate Assertively: Keep the team focused and on point during Telefonica or video conferences

• Leverage Technology: best practices for making the best use of your technology

• Learn Best Practices: learn and share tips and best practices for virtual teams