In today's global business community, a thriving business doesn't require the burden of a central location.
In today's global business community, a thriving business doesn't require the burden of a central location. Whether you are starting a new business or converting a current business, this course demonstrates the benefits of operating in the virtual world, teaches the skills of competing with virtual leverage, and shows how to create a winning team of talent working from virtual hubs.
What You'll Learn
- Recognize the benefits of operating a business in the virtual world
- Identify who benefits from a virtual business model and why
- Compete using virtual leverage to gain a competitive edge
- Build and manage a winning team of talent working from virtual hubs
- Address the challenges of running a virtual business, including location, credibility, productivity, compensation, culture, and technology
- Evaluate whether to convert a business to virtual operations using qualifying questions and risk assessment
Key Takeaways
- A thriving business does not require the burden of a central location in today's global business community.
- The course applies whether you are starting a new business or converting a current one to virtual operations.
- Operating virtually offers quantifiable benefits and the ability to get more with less.
- Running a virtual business involves challenges such as location and credibility, productivity management, compensation, culture and leadership, and technology, skills, and support.
- Succeeding as a virtual organization draws on self-directed team characteristics and attention to workflow and quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this course for?
It is designed for people starting a new business as well as those converting a current business to operate in the virtual world.
What does this course cover?
It demonstrates the benefits of operating virtually, teaches how to compete with virtual leverage, and shows how to create a winning team of talent working from virtual hubs. It also covers the challenges of a virtual business, including location and credibility, productivity management, compensation, culture and leadership, and technology, skills, and support.
Will this course help me decide whether to convert my business to virtual?
Yes. It includes qualifying questions for virtual conversion, virtual performance, risk assessment, and workflow and quality considerations to support that decision.
What will I learn about managing a virtual team?
The course addresses people challenges and the characteristics of self-directed teams, along with how to create and lead a winning team working from virtual hubs.
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There's never been a better time or a better opportunity to begin a virtual business or to convert your business or convert a department to a virtual operation. Running a completely virtual operation has never been easier or more accessible than it is today. Our global business community has all the resources and sophistication needed to develop a thriving business without the need of a centralized location. So whether you operate a micro business or a small business, this webinar should be of interest to you.
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