One of Virtual Work's pedagogical products is a multimedia-technology CD-ROM whose purpose is to provide the trainee with support on the main theoretical contents of the Training Plan. 

The CD-ROM has five modules in all.

Each module consists of the following sections:

  • Overview: illustrative and enjoyable introduction of the main theoretical contents.
  • Case studies: examples of professional situations allowing to better understand the theoretical concepts.
  • Contents and tools: detailed explanations on the theoretical contents and methodological tools - templates, models and examples, questionnaires - likely to be applied in actual working situations.

The eLearning Suite provides additional support with contents included in the following sections: "Books and Docs", "Links" and "Exercises".

Modules in the CD-ROM

Module I: eTeams Management

This module contains two submodules:

Submodule 1: The Best eManager

Objectives

  • Providing specific management skills, knowledge and techniques applicable to working situations based on the use of new technologies. 
  • Building up skills related to Management By Objectives and Leadership management style.

Contents

    1. Managing across Distance
    2. Leadership
    3. Techniques for eManagement

Submodule 2: eWork Planning

Objectives

  • Providing basic knowledgment about planning and organisational skills and techniques adapted to distributed teams. 
  • Improving the ability to combine the human, economic and technological resources required for developing a project whilst securing the utmost quality and efficiency.

Contents

    1. Starting
    2. Planning
    3. Implementing
    4. Controlling
    5. Closing

Module II: eTeams Running

Objectives

  • Providing knowledge to facilitate the management of distance human resources.

Contents

  1. Selecting eMembers
  2. Building the eTeam
  3. Evaluation
  4. Training and Personal Development

Module III: eWork Technologies

Objectives

Providing knowledge for:

  • Selecting, planning and adequately managing the use of new information technologies in order to facilitate the joint work of virtual teams.
  • Planning, building and maintaining virtual workspaces for cooperative work.

Contents

  1. Virtual Workspace and Tools
  2. Cooperative Work
  3. Project Management Sofware

Module IV: eTeams Communication

Objectives

  • Providing knowledge on the use of communication as a basic tool for facilitating the collaborative work of delocalized teams and for building and maintaining the team spirit.

Contents

  INTRODUCTION: eCommunication
  1. Trust
  2. Communication Plan

Module V: eTeams Coordination

Objectives

  • Providing knowledge and methodology to start coordination systems for distance work.

Contents

  1. eWork Coordination
  2. Coordination Function
  3. Effective Coordination
  4. Setting-up Coordination
  5. Roles, Tasks and Deliverables
  6. Assessment of Work Progress

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trainee Support CD-Rom