About the course
During this half day on-line workshop you'll get the chance to explore and experience ways in which teams can work effectively together - whilst not being co-located. As well as taking a good look at tooling and working practices, we'll also focus on the human side of maintaining a healthy, collaborative team mentality and providing the level of interaction and support that you would expect to find in a physical office. This workshop has been designed by an expert agile practitioner and is ideally suited to teams who are finding remote working a challenge. You don't need to have any previous agile / Scrum experience though, as the methods we'll explore are applicable to all ways of working as a team.
This interactive half-day online workshop is specifically designed to address the unique challenges faced by teams working remotely, in a hybrid setup, or in a dispersed manner. Moving beyond simply using remote tools, the session delves into practical strategies and techniques for fostering effective collaboration, maintaining a strong team connection, and ensuring the level of interaction and support that is often easier to achieve in a co-located environment. The workshop explores best practices related to both the technology and working practices employed by remote teams, alongside a crucial focus on the human element – building trust, maintaining morale, and nurturing a collaborative team mentality across distance.
Drawing on insights from an expert agile practitioner, the workshop is ideally suited to teams currently finding remote working a challenge, whether due to difficulties with communication, collaboration tools, maintaining team cohesion, or adapting processes. Importantly, the methods and techniques explored are universally applicable and beneficial to any team working non-colocated, regardless of their specific methodology (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, etc.). Through a blend of facilitated discussion, interactive exercises, and opportunities for participants to share their own challenges and experiences (via activities like Lean Coffee), attendees will gain tangible strategies and actionable insights they can apply immediately to enhance their dispersed team's effectiveness and overall working experience.
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- Understand the common challenges and unique dynamics of working effectively as a dispersed or remote team.
- Explore and apply best practices for using technology and tools for virtual meetings and collaboration, including effective etiquette.
- Identify strategies for fostering human connection, maintaining a positive team mentality, and providing support in a non-colocated environment.
- Learn and practice techniques for facilitating engaging and effective online meetings.
- Explore methods for enabling spontaneous, ad-hoc collaboration among dispersed team members.
- Identify actionable steps and potential experiments to improve current remote working practices within their team.
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This half-day online workshop is designed for teams and individuals who are working remotely, in a hybrid setup, or are otherwise dispersed, and are seeking practical strategies to improve their collaboration, communication, and overall effectiveness. It is particularly suited to teams who are finding remote working a challenge. It is ideal for:
Members of dispersed or remote teams.
Team Leads and Managers guiding remote teams.
Project Managers overseeing projects with non-colocated team members.
Anyone seeking to improve communication, collaboration, and team cohesion in a virtual environment.
The workshop methods are applicable to all ways of working as a team, regardless of whether you use Agile, Scrum, or other methodologies.
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Participants should have:
Experience working in a team environment (remote or otherwise).
Access to a stable internet connection and the online conferencing/collaboration tools specified for the workshop.
An open mind and willingness to participate actively in interactive exercises, discussions, and activities.
No previous agile or Scrum experience is required.
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This online course is available for private / custom delivery for your team via MS Teams (or your own preferred platform).
Get in touch to find out how we can deliver tailored training which focuses on your project requirements and learning goals.
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The workshop content covers the following modules, structured over approximately a half day online, with integrated interactive exercises and discussions:
Introductions and Setting the Stage
The importance of icebreakers in a virtual setting.
Get to know each other - virtual icebreaker activity.
Setting the goals and context for the workshop.
Technology, Tools, and Etiquette
Exploring essential technology and tools for remote collaboration (e.g., video conferencing, chat, virtual whiteboards - discussing types).
The etiquette of virtual meetings: Best practices for effective online communication.
Lighthearted activity: Conference call bingo or similar engagement tool.
The Human Side and Remote Routine
The importance of the social side of work in dispersed teams.
Maintaining a healthy, collaborative team mentality remotely.
Creating a team charter for remote collaboration: Defining working agreements.
Mapping your physical office day onto a virtual office: Creating structure and routine.
The importance of routine for dispersed teams.
Encouraging informal interactions: Taking virtual coffee breaks and "water cooler" moments.
Virtual Shared Coffee Break
A facilitated virtual shared coffee break activity to encourage informal social interaction.
Facilitating Online Meetings
Practical tips and techniques for running an on-line meeting effectively.
Introduction to Lean Coffee: A simple, facilitated conversation format.
Lean Coffee session: Participants bring along a remote working topic or two that they would like to discuss with the trainer and the other attendees.
Ad-hoc Collaboration
Exploring methods for enabling spontaneous, Face-to-Face conversations virtually.
Techniques for pairing up or collaborating informally online.
Workshop Retrospective
A whiteboard session to close the workshop.
Identifying key takeaways, successes, and areas for improvement regarding remote collaboration practices.
Planning actionable next steps for the team.
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