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Innovation in Virtual Teams

Discover how innovation drives and benefits virtual teams
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Course: On-Demand
Advanced Provider David Jackson  5 Lessons ·  12m  in Arabic, English, Spanish 

Course Description

Do you worry that your remote employees are less innovative? How can you ensure they’re still engaged at work? There are many benefits that virtual teams can bring to your company. This course on Innovation in Virtual Teams will help you learn to drive innovation in virtual teams by understanding the challenges and aligning the work with your values. You will also explore how to optimize virtual innovation by understanding team dynamics and overcoming challenges. You will also learn to create a culture of innovation by encouraging values like flexibility and open communication.

This course will give you a general understanding of the challenges and opportunities of companies that operate virtually. You will also explore the significance of driving innovation in the virtual workplace. Finally, you will learn about creating a culture of innovation in a virtual team. Discover the benefits of having remote workers with our course, Innovation in Virtual Teams.

What You'll Learn

  • Identify the key principles and forces driving innovation in virtual workplaces and teams
  • Describe the challenges and opportunities of companies that operate entirely online
  • Illustrate the opportunities and problems within virtual teams and how these affect innovation
  • Discover the key factors and strategies for creating a culture of innovation within virtual teams
  • Explore how to optimize virtual innovation by understanding team dynamics and overcoming challenges

Key Takeaways

  • Virtual teams can bring many benefits to a company, including the value of having remote workers.
  • Driving innovation in virtual teams involves understanding the challenges and aligning the work with your values.
  • Understanding team dynamics and overcoming challenges helps optimize innovation in virtual settings.
  • A culture of innovation in a virtual team is built by encouraging values like flexibility and open communication.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is this course for?

It is for those who manage or work with virtual teams and want to drive innovation among remote employees while keeping them engaged.

What does this course cover?

It covers driving innovation in the virtual workplace, innovation and virtual team dynamics, and creating a culture of innovation in a virtual team.

What skills will I gain?

The course focuses on skills in Virtual Teams and Innovation Leadership.

How is the course structured?

It includes lessons on an Introduction, Driving Innovation in the Virtual Workplace, Innovation and Virtual Team Dynamics, Creating a Culture of Innovation in a Virtual Team, and a Test Your Knowledge section.

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™).