Managing People and Performance in Virtual Teams (MPiViT) 2016

Background/Purpose

This Program is updated for 2016 in the Learning & Development Portfolio. It meets needs outlined in the GN4 Strategy 2014-2020 to develop human capital through ‘providing training in the management of geographically distributed teams’ and ‘sharing best practice amongst partners’, in relation to managing people, running effective team meetings, managing performance, coaching and motivation.

Program Aim

To enhance the skills and knowledge of Activity and Task Leaders in order to strengthen the communication and project management within our teams, leading to greater levels of efficiency, effectiveness and motivation. It also aims to build even stronger relationships across the community and encourage a coaching culture and the sharing of best practices in relation to managing people, running effective team meetings, managing performance, coaching and motivation.

Delivery

Four Groups of 6 people follow a structured program comprising six events which extends over the period November 2016 to April 2017

In between each event you apply your learnings back into your routine work and there is an optional 360’ Questionnaire about how Virtual Meetings are perceived in your team/group.

Program Overview

• Session 1 (Online, 60 minutes)

  • Introduction to MPiViT & Best Practice Meetings
  • 1 hour live on-line event using ADOBE Connect,

• Session 2 (Face to Face, 2 days)

  • MPiViT Workshop

  • Two day Workshop in Amsterdam

• Session 3 (Online, 60 minutes)

  • Presentation of slides re learning  & actions from workshop

  • Review meeting against Virtual Meetings Best Practice Guide

• Session 4 (Online, 60 minutes)

  • Presentation of slides re learning  & actions from Virtual Meetings

  • Review of GROW Model & Coaching Principles

  • Review meeting against Virtual Meetings Best Practice

• Session 5 (online 60 minutes)

  • Present learnings from Buddy pairs coaching

  • New pairs coach in Meeting Rooms on Adobe Connect

  • Learning Review

  • Review meeting against Virtual Meetings Best Practice Guide

• Session 6 (online 60 minutes)

  • Presentation of learning & actions & benefits from MPiViT

Face to Face Workshop (Session 2) Programme

Day 1: 09.00 – 17.30 CEST (Group Dinner in the evening)

Day 2 09.00 – 15.30 CEST

Funding to attend Session 3

Please note: As long as you are an official GEANT Project Partner, NA1 T6 (Learning and Development) will cover your travel and accommodation expenses to attend this face to face event. These costs should be claimed through the normal channels in the monthly cost claims, marked as 'NA1T6 MPIVIT' if possible. We cannot cover the manpower (hours) to attend the event, so you should get the agreement of your Activity Leader for this element. The cost indications below are the approximate amounts we have budgeted per person for this, so if you feel you will have an issue with that please contact us.

Hotel: 150 (per night)

Flight: 250 (return)

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