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Communicating as a Member of a Virtual Team

Learn how you can communicate effectively in the digital working world
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Course: On-Demand
Beginner  Provider Brielle Plump  5 Lessons ·  10m  in Arabic, German, English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Chinese Simplified 

Course Description

This module covers how you can best communicate as a member of a virtual team. It discusses remote politics, the linear model of group development, member-role life cycles, and etiquette for interacting and engaging with your colleagues during team video conferences. 

What You'll Learn

  • Understand the remote politics of online work
  • Learn the five stages of Tuckman's linear model of group development
  • Identify the member roles in group life cycles
  • Apply etiquette for interacting and engaging on team video conferences
  • Use practical tips for virtual team communication

Key Takeaways

  • This module covers how to best communicate as a member of a virtual team.
  • It discusses remote politics, the linear model of group development, member-role life cycles, and video conference etiquette.
  • Tuckman's linear model of group development consists of five stages.
  • Effective virtual teamwork includes etiquette for interacting and engaging with colleagues during team video conferences.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this module cover?

It covers how you can best communicate as a member of a virtual team, including remote politics, the linear model of group development, member-role life cycles, and etiquette for interacting and engaging with colleagues during team video conferences.

Who is this course for?

It is designed for members of a virtual team who want to communicate more effectively in remote and online work settings.

What model of group development does the course teach?

The course teaches the five stages of Tuckman's linear model of group development.

What lessons are included?

The lessons are Understanding Remote Politics, Linear Model of Group Development, Life Cycle of Member Roles, Interacting and Engaging on Team Video Conferences, and Tips You Can Use Right Now.

Professional Certifications and Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

Project Management Institute (PMI®)

Professional Development Units (PDUs): 0.25

Certification Program Categories:
Ways of WorkingPower SkillsBusiness Acumen

KnowledgeCity has been reviewed and approved by the PMI® Authorized Training Partner Program. Users can maintain your PMI credentials by earning PDUs from KnowledgeCity qualified courses in Project Management, Business Management, Leadership and many others.

Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM®)

Professional Development Credits (PDCs): 0.25

Certification Program Categories:
Leadership & NavigationBusiness AcumenConsultationGlobal MindsetEthical PracticeRelationship ManagementAnalytical AptitudeCommunicationDiversity, Equity & Inclusion

KnowledgeCity is approved by SHRM as a Recertification General Provider to offer SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP professional development credits (PDCs). By taking the courses approved by SHRM, KnowledgeCity can award SHRM Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for HR knowledge and competency programs related to the SHRM Body of Applied Skills and Knowledge™ (the SHRM BASK™).