Managing from a distance is important in today’s virtual world. Employees may work in multiple locations, work on different shifts, and even virtually from home. Organizational success in these areas involve the ability to coordinate and communicate from a distance. (6 contact hours)
Prerequisites
Leadership Certificate Program (36H)
Course Outcomes
- Discuss the benefits and challenges of distance workers
- Cite examples of the benefits and drawbacks of managing multiple locations
- Recognize effective communication characteristics found in work environments over multiple locations
- Apply the motivation, feedback and recognition tactics proven to sustain productivity and achieve goals
- Utilize the skills and tools known to maximize face-to-face contacts
- Identify effective communication methods for distance workers
- Demonstrate successful tactics to achieve buy-in of organizational goals from distance workers