Leading Virtual Teams (2 cr)
Code: LB00CJ62-3003
General information
- Enrollment
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11.02.2025 - 30.11.2025
Registration for the implementation has begun.
- Timing
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01.01.2025 - 31.12.2025
Implementation is running.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 2 cr
- Local portion
- 0 cr
- Virtual portion
- 2 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Distance learning
- Unit
- Business
- Teaching languages
- English
- Teachers
- Eljas Johansson
- Course
- LB00CJ62
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
This course does not contain lecturing by teachers. Learning takes place 100% online, independently in a self-paced manner.
The course is open until November 30, 2025. The course must be completed by its end date.
Materials
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
- Challenge students with further readings of scientific articles
Teaching methods
Learning objectives
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
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.
Assessment methods and criteria
The course is graded on a passed - not passed scale.
A pass is awarded for a successful completion of 4 multiple-choice tests.