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Managing
a Virtual Office
More and more companies are finding that flexibility for employees
in both work hours and work location helps them attract and retain
the best talents and actually improve productivity. This course
identifies the potential benefits and pitfalls in managing a "virtual" workforce,
gives guidelines for maintaining communication, monitoring productivity,
and encouraging peak performance. There are methods for assuring
alignment and consistency, and suggestions for preserving important
working relationships without the traditional work structure.
The course covers such topics as
How to educate yourself about virtual office programs
Techniques to coach the virtual office employees
Methods to establish office requirements
After completing this course the learner will be able to
Design a virtual office
Coach employees on set-up
Establish office requirements
Managing a Virtual Office
Description
More and more companies are finding that flexibility for employees
in both work hours and work
location helps them attract and retain the best talents and actually
improve productivity. This
course identifies the potential benefits and pitfalls in managing
a "virtual" workforce, gives guidelines
for maintaining communication, monitoring productivity, and encouraging
peak performance.
There are methods for assuring alignment and consistency, and suggestions
for preserving important
working relationships without the traditional work structure.
Audience
This course addresses the training needs of supervisors and management.
Prerequisites
None.
Course Duration
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1. 5 hours
Topics Include
How to educate yourself about virtual office programs
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How to analyze the benefits of virtual offices
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Ways to identify the best personnel for virtual office work
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Techniques to plan the initial program and make a proposal
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How to sell your idea to upper management
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Methods to coordinate the work group
Techniques to coach the virtual office employees
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Tips on setting up an efficient home office
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How to establish communication guidelines
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Methods to assist with time management
Methods to establish office requirements
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How to measure productivity
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How to monitor finances
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Ways to design and implement improvements
Everything Courseware
Managing a Virtual Office
Objectives
After completing this course you will be able to
Design a virtual office
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Educate yourself
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Plan the initial program and proposal
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Implement the work group program
Coach employees on set-up
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Set up an efficient home office
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Establish communication guidelines
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Assist with time management
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Get the work done
Establish office requirements
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Measure productivity
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Monitor your finances
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Design and implement improvements
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