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An Australian Institute of Management event that might interest some
teachers of ITA. At a cost of $30 for non-members, it is a bargain...<br>
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<font color="#151850">February 13th, 2008 from </font><font
color="#151850">6.00pm - 8.30pm <br>
</font><font color="#151850">Venue: AIM Management House 181 Fitzroy
Street ST KILDA VIC 3182 </font><br>
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<b>Managing and working in a virtual team</b><br>
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Developing virtual teams is 90% culture change and 10% technology.” -
Bob Buckman<br>
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Collaboration between groups and individuals working remotely is not a
new concept. However the development of information technology has
driven the development of virtual teams. In today’s global market
place, organizations looking for a competitive edge have found it in
technology which allows them to utilize employees in new ways; in
different places and at different times.<br>
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During this forum we will explore some of the <b>dynamics of virtual
and remote teams</b> through an experiential-based learning activity.
What are some of the common challenges that virtual teams face when
collaborating across national, professional and organizational
boundaries? Why are some of the pitfalls and frustrations so hard to
avoid and why are these teams so very, very hard to manage? We will
review the eight key elements that have been identified by research as
representing the critical drivers of success in virtual team
environment. What are the things that absolutely must go right and what
can go wrong? <br>
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Mike Cook - AIM Consultant<br>
Mike’s career in the training and development industry has taken him to
France, Australia and he has spent over 12 years living and working in
Germany. Mike has had the opportunity to work with people and
organizations from across Europe, the United States, South and Latin
America, Russia and Asia Pacific. Today Mike develops and facilitates
learning interventions for global matrix organizations in the area of
international leadership and team development, as well as
organizational change and cultural integration processes.<br>
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.aimvic.com.au/apps/events/event.php?EventID=898&eventCatSelected=90">http://www.aimvic.com.au/apps/events/event.php?EventID=898&eventCatSelected=90</a><br>
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Margaret Lawson
Educational Technologist
Training * Workshops * Ideas
<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:margaret.lawson@konstantkaos.net">margaret.lawson@konstantkaos.net</a></pre>
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