Learn How To Lead Virtual Teams In This Dynamic LIVE Distance Learning Program!

Are you new to leading virtual teams?  The Virtual Team Leader is a fast-track training program designed for managers and supervisors who need the must-know skills to get up and running successfully with virtual teams NOW.

  • Delivered LIVE via easy to use, state of the art technology which uses telephone and web conferencing tools.  Fully participate from anywhere in the world; no travel required.
  • Leverages the power of a dedicated and focused learning community; learn in the company of like-minded professionals.
  • Application oriented.  You'll learn strategies, tactics and tools for leading virtual teams and then return to your group to apply what you've learned.  Then you'll return to class to share your success (or challenges) and receive support and coaching from the instructor and community.
  • Professional instruction with personal attention.
If you're new to leading Virtual Teams this program is for you. 

Just In Time Training For Leaders New to Virtual Teams

Tom_heck_120 Are you a manager or supervisor new to leading Virtual Teams?  Are your Virtual Team Leader skills in need of a fast upgrade?  If yes, I've designed this training just for you!

I'm Tom Heck, President & Founder of the International Association of Teamwork Facilitators, a community of professionals working to build inspired teams worldwide.

The global economic situation has accelerated the rate at which many team leaders must make the shift from leading collocated teams to Virtual Teams.  And many must learn overnight! 

In this training program I'm going to teach you the must-know information of leading Virtual Teams.  No fluff here. 

I look forward to working with you!

Tom Heck
President & Founder
International Association of Teamwork Facilitators
www.IATFconnect.com
office (828) 348-4677
[email protected]

The 4 Key Program Elements of the Virtual Team Leader Program

The Virtual Team Leader program is a live, fast-paced, 4-session event utilizing a proven framework of four elements providing the optimal level of training and support.

Program Elements:

  1. Live interactive 60-75 minute TeleSeminars
  2. Live Group Coaching
  3. Private Password-Protected Resource Library
  4. Moderated Participant-Only Discussion Forum

Read how this system works below.

Fast-Track Curriculum

The curriculum of the Virtual Team Leader course is delivered LIVE via four interactive TeleSeminars (phone and web).

All sessions are delivered by Tom Heck, President & Founder of the IATF, who has designed and delivered TeleSeminars since 2001.  Learn more about Tom Heck's qualifications HERE.

  • Session # 1:  The 7 Qualities of Highly Successful Virtual Team Leaders
  • Session # 2:  How To Structure Your Virtual Team Meetings For Success
  • Session # 3:  How To Establish, Strengthen, and Evolve Your Virtual Team
  • Session # 4:  Telephone & Web Conferencing Leadership Skills
NOTE:  All TeleSeminars are recorded and the recordings are posted as mp3 files at the password protected Resource Library.

View curriculum details HERE

Guest Speaker Audio Archive

Imagine having an opportunity to learn from some of the best minds in the field of Virtual Teams.  Now you can through the Virtual Team Leader Guest Speaker Audio Archive.

Get instant access to recordings of live and interactive TeleSeminar interviews with these Virtual Team Leaders:


Jessica_lipnack Jessica Lipnack -- Leadership Expert
Co-founder of NetAge.com, a Boston consultancy that provides advice, education, and ideas on teams, virtual teams, collaboration, networked organizations, and organization structure.  Coauthor of six books including Networking, The Age of the Network, and Virtual Teams, published by Doubleday, Viking Penguin, and Wiley and translated around the world.

 


Barry-rellaford Barry Rellaford -- Trust Expert
Head Trainer at the SpeedOfTrust.com.  Barry worked closely with Stephen M.R. Covey in developing the “Leading at the SPEED of TRUST” training program, organizational assessment, and the SPEED of TRUST individual Audit.



Shaun_callahan Shaun Callahan -- Engagement Through Web Community Expert
Chief Involvement Officer at Groupsite.com.  Shaun's core expertise includes "inviting people to the dance". He is focused on helping groups achieve a stronger return on involvement. 



Brian_burt Brian Burt -- Group Engagement In Class Expert
Founder and C.E.O. of MaestroConference, the leading remote event platform that enables scalable peer-to-peer conversations.  Brian is a long-term advocate of the power of “active engagement’ over “passive media” for learning important skills, changing behavior, or creating relationships.



Jenn_sramek Jenn Sramek -- Expert Virtual Team Leader
Project Manager and Partner at CivicActions.com, Jenn leads a team of 40 people in 8 timezones and 4 continents performing professional services for non-profits, progressive causes and triple-bottom-line businesses.  CivicActions.com is a virtual internet strategy and implementation firm and Jenn is the woman in the middle, facilitating communication between the firm’s clients and her team.  Jenn shares hard earned lessons from years of leading virtual teams.



Group Coaching

Learning how to lead Virtual Teams with a group of like minded professionals is a powerful experience and yet, there are times when you will benefit from one-on-one attention.  This is where the Group Coaching session comes in.

Group Coaching is your opportunity to get your questions about leading Virtual Teams answered by IATF President & Founder Tom Heck.

If you're new to Group Coaching, think of it like a group "mastermind" session.  You will have the opportunity to call in on a special telephone conference line with a group of people who are all working to build sustainable, high performing Virtual Teams.  We will leverage the wisdom of the group to get your questions answered.

A Virtual Team Leader Group Coaching session would normally cost $150/person however, in this program you'll receive this for free.

Private Password Protected Resource Library

Enrollment in the Virtual Team Leader program includes full access to an information rich password-protected Resource Library.  Inside you'll discover valuable resources, recommendations, useful tools, audio downloads, and other student only benefits.

The Resource Library contains valuable information such as:

  • Recordings of all live sessions (mp3 format)
  • Special Self-Paced and Self-Study Programs
  • Assessments designed to help you grow as a leader of Virtual Teams
  • Exclusive Audio Interviews with Leadership & Personal Development Experts you can download and listen to on your iPod or burn to CD
  • Special Articles and reports you can use and share
  • and more!

Moderated Participant Only Discussion Forum

When you get motivated, like-minded people together magic happens. There is power in community.

Leveraging the power of community is what the Moderated Participant-Only Discussion Forum is all about.

  • Bounce an idea off our objective and knowledgeable community.
  • Get help finding a specific resource or contact.
  • Receive inspiration and motivation.
  • Program participants can ask a question of IATF President & Founder Tom Heck through this Forum and receive feedback from Tom and the entire community.

No doubt you already have a network of friends and colleagues.  But are they committed to becoming strong leaders of Virtual Teams?  Have they dedicated themselves to putting what they learn into action?

At the Virtual Team Leader program you'll join a group of people who are playing a bigger game and the Discussion Forum allows you to tap into the wisdom and power of this community.

Risk Free 100% Satisfaction Guarantee

Guarantee_2 With this program you now have the opportunity to get the tools, knowledge, resources and most importantly SUPPORT to make one of the most important leadership shifts of your career - - becoming a Virtual Team Leader.

I'm so confident these resources will fast track you to leadership success as a Virtual Team Leader - I guarantee that if you apply the strategies and ideas I'll share with you, you'll grow into a successful leader of Virtual Teams.

You are fully protected by our personal guarantee of satisfaction which means that in the unlikely event you are not completely satisfied, you can claim a prompt refund of your money at any point during the program.  This means you can participate in the entire program (all 4 sessions) and still receive a prompt 100% refund if you're not completely satisfied.

Free Bonuses!

Program participants receive the following special bonuses for free:


Virtual_teams_book_image Free digital copy of "Virtual Teams - People Working Across Boundaries with Technology" by Jessica Lipnack and Jeffrey Stamps

The authors present the 90/10 Rule, which stresses how a virtual teams success is based 90 % on the people involved and 10% on the technology. They also take you through the seven steps that every team must complete in order to achieve their results. These include:

  • Creating a team identity
  • Drafting a mission statement and setting goals
  • Determining milestones and establishing a schedule
  • Identifying team members and their roles
  • Choosing the appropriate media

Read case studies from Sun Microsystems, Shell Oil, Pfizer, Motorola, Ernst & Young, and others.  Get the tools you need to create and build a winning virtual team for your own organization.

Pyramid_1 10 Virtual Teambuilding Games and Personal Growth Exercises You Can Lead In A Virtual Setting

Would you like to liven up your next Virtual Team meeting with teambuilding games and activities you can lead over a telephone conference line and the internet?

Imagine helping your Virtual Team learn the skills necessary to go from good to great in a fun way - - and do this from a distance.

Are you a manager needing to get a key concept across to one of your Virtual Team members?  There are activities in here for you that work great for one-on-one leadership coaching situations. 

This program normally sells for $79 and you'll get access for free when you register!

Enroll Now

The next live Virtual Team Leader course is scheduled for:  TO BE ANNOUNCED

Are you interested in scheduling a Virtual Team Leader program for your group?  Contact the IATF Support Team.

Tuition includes:

  • 4 Live Interactive TeleSeminars (phone and web) led by Tom Heck, President & Founder of the IATF
  • Access to the Virtual Team Leader Guest Speaker Expert Series Audio Archive
  • Special follow-up Group Coaching / Q&A Session with Tom Heck
  • Full access to the password protected online Resource Library
  • Full access to the moderated participant-only Discussion Forum
  • Digital copy of the book "Virtual Teams" by Lipnack & Stamps
  • Access to a pre-recorded TeleSeminar led by Tom Heck entitled "10 Virtual Teambuilding Games and Personal Growth Exercises You Can Lead In A Virtual Setting".  Includes all class notes and lead-it-yourself instructions.  Class description here.

Dates of this 4-week LEVEL-1 intensive session:

  • Live TeleSeminars (phone & web) start at 1 pm ET (NY City time zone) and last 60 - 75 minutes.
  • All calls are recorded and recordings are posted in the Resource Library
  • Special bonus Group Coaching call will be offered after the course to make sure all your questions are answered.

FREE BONUSES Included!

100% Satisfaction or Your Money Back Guarantee (details HERE)

Tuition for the entire Virtual Team Leader course is $695


Are you interested in scheduling a Virtual Team Leader program for your group?  Contact the IATF Support Team.