Leading Virtual Teams (2 cr)

Objective

After completing the course, the student:

knows how to choose appropriate media for effective communication and collaboration in virtual teams
recognizes the unique dynamics of a virtual team
understands the key factors of a successful virtual team

Content

This course covers the following contents:

Integrated Model of Group Development by Wheelan
Media Choice for communication
Conflict management in virtual teams
Trust in virtual teams

This course consists of the "How to Lead Virtual Teams" interactive guide. The guide will:
Introduce you to a fictional case study of a team and its team leader and members' experiences
Share knowledge on theories related to virtual teams via asynchronous video lectures
Offer tools for working virtually
Students are additionally challenged with further readings of scientific articles

Location and time

The course is open until May 26, 2024. The course must be completed by its end date.

Teaching methods

This course does not contain lecturing by teachers. Learning takes place 100% online, independently in a self-paced manner.
Although you complete this course completely independently, the "Leading Virtual Teams" course provides the students with an understanding of working virtually in multicultural and interdisciplinary teams.

Student workload

Completion of the course corresponds to 2 ECTS in scope.2ECTS=54h

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The course is graded on a passed - not passed scale.
A pass is awarded for successful completion of 4 multiple-choice tests.

Further information

In order to complete the course, contact the teacher Eljas Johansson to receive the course key to Reppu platform eljas.johansson@kamk.fi

Evaluation scale

Hylätty/Hyväksytty

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The course is graded on a pass/fail basis
A pass is awarded for the successful completion of 4 multiple-choice tests.