The webinar introduces the Virtual Leader program for developing skills needed to lead virtual teams. It explores barriers to virtual leadership success and overviews the five-module Virtual Leader curriculum covering topics such as virtual meetings, relationships, accountability, and collaboration. Participants can experience interactive content from the collaboration module. The program includes mobile learning and tracks individual progress. Organizations are encouraged to purchase the Virtual Leader program by December 15 for a year-end discount.

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Introduction to
The Virtual Leader ™
October 14, 2015

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Webinar Objectives
• Explore the need for strong virtual
leadership skills
• Overview the complete Virtual
Leader™ program
• Test drive interactive content from
the module on collaboration
• Bring the Virtual Leader™ program
to your organization

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About Cynthia Clay
• 25+ years of experience
• Author of Great Webinars
• Chief Architect of the new Virtual
Leader™ program

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Purpose
What do you want to gain from
participating in this webinar?

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Definition
A virtual leader manages a team with
individuals who telecommute or work from
other locations.

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Who Uses Virtual Teams?
• 46% of organizations polled
• 66% of multi-national organizations
• 80% of organizations with 10,000+
employees
Sources: SHRM and i4CP

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Barriers to Success
• Virtual distance
• Incomplete communication
• Lack of reporting systems
• Micro-management
What other barriers might
challenge a virtual leader?

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Virtual Leadership

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Virtual Leadership

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Virtual Leadership

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Virtual Leadership

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Virtual Leadership

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The Power of
Web Conferencing
Running Effective
Virtual Meetings
The Power of Connection
Building Virtual Relationships
The Power of Calibration
Building Accountability
on a Virtual Team
The Power of
Collaboration
Harnessing Individual
and Team Strengths
The Power of Celebration
Recognizing Individual
and Team Results
The Roadmap

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3C Model
Calibration Collaboration Celebration

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The Power Of Collaboration:
Harnessing Individual and Team
Strengths

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• Five, 90-minute web workshops
• Delivered by our virtual trainers
or your virtual trainers
• Combined with NetSpeed Fast
Tracks™ mobile for pre- and
post-class reinforcement
• May be licensed and
customized

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NetSpeed Fast Tracks™

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Learning Platform
• Support learning with text,
multimedia, and social
interaction
• Connect with class blog
and comments

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Social Learning
• Self-paced, social learning
• Synchronized with web
workshops
• Pre- and post-assignments
may be scheduled

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Mobile-enabled
• Accessible on any device
• Use mobile device’s voice
recognition to dictate
responses to online
assignments
• Add photos from mobile
device
• Interface similar to
Facebook or Yammer

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Assignments Tracked
• Facilitators may view dashboard
• Individuals may track their own progress

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May Be Co-branded

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Next Steps
1. Request a preview of program materials.
2. Schedule a demonstration of the Virtual
Leader™ and NetSpeed Fast Tracks ™
for other stakeholders.
3. Request a proposal.
4. Bring the Virtual Leader ™ to
your organization.

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• Purchase the new Virtual Leader™ program for
your organization by December 15
(15% yearend discount).
• Purchase by January 10 (10% discount).
Yearend Client Discount

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Take Action
What will you do now?

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Q & A

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Thank You!