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Unite! online course: How to work in global virtual teams?

Communications training, Languages and multiculturality

Virtual teams have become an important foundation of global organisations’ success. Therefore, it is essential for students who aim to work in international workplaces to understand key elements of effective virtual teamwork. This course will allow you to establish relevant knowledge and communication skills to work effectively in Global Virtual Teams (GVTs) by locating yourself in a very similar virtual working environment - because you will meet and work together virtually with Unite! students from seven different countries (Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Spain and Sweden) and beyond!

When

25.10.–29.11.2022

Where

Online

Registration period:

26.9.2022 9:00 – 17.10.2022 23:30

Event language(s)

English

Sisu

We will start with a lecture at the beginning of each class to build up a basic understanding of key topics. Then, we will talk about virtual teamwork in breakout rooms based on discussion questions provided by the teacher. Small group discussion is a very important component of this course as this is how we bridge knowledge and real-life teamwork practices. At the end of each class, we will share interesting discussion points from different breakout rooms and summarise the main learning points.

Students are highly encouraged to share their perspectives, thoughts and relevant experiences with peers throughout the course.

Aalto students from all different schools and degree levels are welcome to join the course!

Key topics:

Key characteristics of Global Virtual Teams (GVTs)
Identifying common communication challenges in GVTs
Effective use of ‘metacommunication (i.e. communication about communication)’ & ‘Social Communication’ in GVTs
Effective use of technologies in GVTs

Registration:

Aalto students can sing up on this course through Sisu.

Unite! students can sign up on this course through Metacampus. You can also contact Vilma Jokinen ([email protected]) for registration related questions.

Unite! University Alliance

Aalto University is a member of Unite! alliance together with eight other European universities.