How To Be A Virtual Leader

Globalization, technology, hot-desking and work-from-home have all meant a growing need to get things done through virtual teams. How to lead remotely will become the next big leadership challenge.

Virtual leadership used to be the skill of being able to influence, inspire, direct and motivate despite the tyranny of geographical distance but with the advent of hot-desking and disparate workplaces even within the one city, being able to lead with less face to face contact time is becoming a business imperative.

Our “how to be a virtual leader” program will assist your leaders to find answers as they grapple with the 21st Century challenges of leading remotely:

Who will benefit:

What will they learn:

• How to inspire despite the tyranny of distance
• How to drive performance and keep your finger on the pulse even when you barely see your staff
• How to build teamwork and team collaboration when the team rarely get together
• How to build community amongst team members despite no “water cooler” moments!
• How to tackle dispersed and distributed leadership especially in a crisis

What will they take away:

• Building communication through social networking and e-technology tools
• Communicating even when you can’t read the body language
• Coaching for results using e-learning strategies
• The mechanics of great virtual meetings and conferences
• When to do 1:1s versus when to have team conversations
• Evening out the playing field – respecting time-zones, preparation times and force of numbers
• Igniting desire with engaging pre-work

This will be an interactive facilitation with plenty of reflection upon:

• What is already working in your virtual leadership (building on current strengths)
• What isn’t working in your virtual leadership (resolving weak spots)
• Agreed strategies/actions to apply (key action take aways to apply in the workplace)

What next?

“How To Be a Virtual Leader” can be facilitated as either a half or one day program with or without follow-up group coaching. For more details contact Tessa on 0418 639 379 or tessa@marshallcoaching.com.au

Client Comments on past workshops:

Tessa is not only a highly talented leader, coach and mentor herself but has that rare capacity to teach others what she knows. Her workshops and coaching all received outstanding feedback. Robyn Balfour, National Manager Helplines, Lifeline Australia 2010

Thank you Tessa for providing our Leaders with an interactive and engaging workshop. Our participants left with some great coaching tools to utilise with their teams . We appreciated your tailor made approach and look forward to working with you again. Louise Taylor Sales Director Creative Memories 2009

”Thank you for a very informative and dynamic ‘Successful Interviewing and Selection’ workshop. The feedback from all participants has been overwhelmingly enthusiastic and all agreed that the techniques and skills learned will be invaluable in not only making great hiring decisions but in MANY other aspects of their roles too” Gillian Hawkins, Director of Sales ANZ, Tiffany & Co. 2009

“Corragio is a network of CEOs/ Business Owners. The group comprise senior leaders who meet to facilitate further business and leadership success and growth. Tessa’s workshop (Becoming an Even Better Leader) was engaging and entertaining. She had obviously prepared well, researched our needs and tailored her delivery to suit” Michelle LaForest, Managing Director, Harlequin Publishing 2010

“Tessa is a magician. She enchants her audience whilst transporting them to a place of greater understanding of what they need to know. Peter Foster, Accountant & Business Owner 2009

I learnt a lot from the supervisor as coach seminar both about the subject and about myself. Tessa is a very engaged & engaging presenter, the time flew past. It was probably the most interesting & enjoyable course I have ever been on. Everything was relevant and no waffling! Tessa was very professional, flexible & open to delivering what was requested on the day. A most informative fun day-we are all still talking about it! Caroline McGrory, Lifeline Australia, Service Finder Site Administrator 2009

“Not only does Tessa provide clarity and motivation through her workshops, she engages you in the process inspiring confidence in that the next step is not so daunting after all. Tessa is truly a professional in her field and I would like to express my gratitude for her willingness to impart her valuable experience through this interactive workshop.” Amanda Hubbard ANZ Mortgages Operations Manager 2009

“Your facilitation of our Leadership Development session was outstanding! I enjoyed your presentation style, learnt a lot and received very positive feedback from participants. I look forward to the benefits that they derive from implementing practical changes in their day to day Leadership.” Brian Callaghan, Managing Director Creative Memories 2010