Yale University
Leading Global Virtual Teams
Implement impactful team structures and processes that cultivate collaboration and engagement, to set your global virtual teams up for success
Starting soon
Start date
18 September 2024
Enroll by 10 September 2024
Course duration
6 weeks
Excluding orientation
Language
English
Access resources from start date
Effort
6–8 hours per week
Self-paced learning online
Course overview
Duration: 6 weeks
The COVID-19 pandemic has rapidly accelerated virtual work trends, with employees now frequently required to operate remotely. This need for flexibility in how and where people work has been developing for decades. Even before the pandemic, organizations have been leveraging global workforces and tapping into the benefits of virtual teams.
Acquire the skills and knowledge to establish a path to success for your teams in the Leading Global Virtual Teams online program from the Executive Education team at the Yale School of Management. In this program, expert Program Convener Amy Wrzesniewski will guide you through the opportunities and challenges of global, virtual teams.
Based on the Global Virtual Teams on-campus core curriculum course, this online program offers skills and knowledge to design teams and processes that overcome virtual work obstacles. You will delve into in-depth case studies, discussions, and real-world applications, ensuring that your organization is efficient, resilient, and equipped for the future of work.
Is this program for you?
The program aims to equip managers and leaders with a structured approach to oversee remote workers and enhance productivity. It is equally beneficial for individual contributors and aspiring managers working on virtual team projects to enhance collaboration and efficiency. HR professionals responsible for employee engagement and wellbeing can also benefit from the program's theoretical and practical nature.
If you’re interested in this program for your broader team or organization, visit GetSmarter for business or contact corporatetraining@getsmarter.com to discuss corporate options.
Course overview
Program overview
Duration: 6 weeks
The COVID-19 pandemic has rapidly accelerated virtual work trends, with employees now frequently required to operate remotely. This need for flexibility in how and where people work has been developing for decades. Even before the pandemic, organizations have been leveraging global workforces and tapping into the benefits of virtual teams.
Acquire the skills and knowledge to establish a path to success for your teams in the Leading Global Virtual Teams online program from the Executive Education team at the Yale School of Management. In this program, expert Program Convener Amy Wrzesniewski will guide you through the opportunities and challenges of global, virtual teams.
Based on the Global Virtual Teams on-campus core curriculum course, this online program offers skills and knowledge to design teams and processes that overcome virtual work obstacles. You will delve into in-depth case studies, discussions, and real-world applications, ensuring that your organization is efficient, resilient, and equipped for the future of work.
Is this program for you?
The program aims to equip managers and leaders with a structured approach to oversee remote workers and enhance productivity. It is equally beneficial for individual contributors and aspiring managers working on virtual team projects to enhance collaboration and efficiency. HR professionals responsible for employee engagement and wellbeing can also benefit from the program's theoretical and practical nature.
If you’re interested in this program for your broader team or organization, visit GetSmarter for business or contact corporatetraining@getsmarter.com to discuss corporate options.
What will set you apart
The skills to improve your team's ability to work remotely and across geographies.
A strategic plan to mitigate the potential obstacles and maximize the benefits of global and virtual teams.
A practical guide to the frameworks, standards, and guidelines that can assist in the leadership of remote and virtual teams. 
A global business network of like-minded professionals with access to the exclusive Yale SOM group on LinkedIn.
Unlimited access to 2U’s Career Engagement Network, offering you exclusive resources and events to support your professional journey and drive your career forward.Program curriculum
Orientation module
Welcome to your Online Campus
Module 1
Designing teams and processes for virtual work
Module 2
Decision-making in virtual contexts
Module 3
Collaboration across borders
Module 4
Power dynamics in global virtual teams
Module 5
Creating connection and working sustainably
Module 6
Working as a global virtual team
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Program Convener
Amy Wrzesniewski
Michael H. Jordan Professor of Management, Yale School of Management
About the certificate
Receive acknowledgment for your expertise when you earn an official certificate of participation from the Yale SOM Executive Education.
Assessment is continuous and based on a series of practical assignments completed online. In order to be issued with your digital certificate, you’ll need to meet the requirements outlined in the course handbook. The handbook will be made available to you as soon as you begin the program.
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Payment options
You can pay your course fees before the course starts, or you may opt for a split payment plan on courses that are nine weeks and shorter. For courses 10 weeks and longer, there is a three-part payment plan available. To find out more about payment options please visit our Payment and Financing page, or contact an Enrollment Adviser, to find out which option you qualify for.
Manage your time
GetSmarter's learning model is designed to help you, as a working professional, improve your skills without compromising on work and family responsibilities. The course work is broken up into weekly, manageable bite-sized modules, with incremental deadlines, designed to help you pace yourself over the duration of the course and allow you the legroom to work when it suits you best.
At the beginning of each module you'll be presented with the course content and assignments necessary for completion. You also have access to your Success Adviser who will help you manage your time, and support you with any administrative or technical queries you might have.
Seek employer assistance
By improving your skills and industry knowledge, you'll have an influence on the success of your organization. Why wouldn't you ask your boss to help you fund your studies if it's going to have an impact on the way you do business?
Of our past students, 37 percent have received financial assistance from their employers. You can ask for help, too. Here is a guide to show you how to request financial assistance from your employer.
If you are a Learning & Development (L&D) manager, or involved in training and upskilling for an organization, you can request information regarding our corporate offering on our GetSmarter for business page.
How to change your start date
As part of our commitment to your professional development, GetSmarter offers you a two-week period to change your course start date or request your money back if you’re not fully satisfied.
To qualify for a deferral of your course start date, or to cancel your enrollment and receive a refund of your course fee, your request would need to reach our Success Advisers before the release of Module 2. For more information, please read our Terms and Conditions.
Discover the Online Campus
The Online Campus will be your virtual classroom for the duration of your course. Through its easy-to-use interface you'll have access to a diverse variety of course content formats including: interactive videos, module notes, practice quizzes, presentations, assignment briefs, and additional web resources.
On the Online Campus, you'll also be able to ask questions and interact with your fellow students and teaching team through the discussion forums. If you are looking for your Online Campus login, please see the list of university partner login pages here.
