International and Remote Working for Accountants

Whatever organisation someone works in, they are bound to collaborate with colleagues who work at home, across the globe or at different locations and times. In the twenty-first century ‘teleworking’ is no longer a perk, but a business imperative. Yet many professionals are unprepared for the challenges – and rewards – of international, flexible and remote working, and unaware of the processes and tools that can maximise the motivation and productivity of virtual and mobile teams.

International and Remote Working enables the learner to:

• Understand how international, flexible and remote working scenarios differ from traditional organisational approaches
• Adapt their professional working style for virtual and mobile teams
• Identify and apply practical techniques and tools to successfully manage ‘at a distance’ colleagues
• Communicate effectively across cultures and physical or time barriers
• Maximise the potential of remote-working staff

Topics

Working in the 21st Century

• Working at a distance
• The challenges of international and remote working
• The rewards of international and remote working
• Barriers to remote working
• Skills for remote working

Managing Remote Teams

• Managing at a distance
• Working hours and team culture
• Setting and monitoring goals
• Motivating remote workers
• Managing international teams

Communicating Effectively

• Communicating at a distance
• Building virtual relationships and trust
• Setting-up processes and procedures
• Using technology for effective communication
• Communicating across cultures

Achieving Success

• Managing performance at a distance
• Delegating work and empowering staff
• Nurturing high levels of trust
• Collaborating effectively
• Using technology to enhance productivity

Maximising Opportunities

• Turning working at a distance into a competitive advantage
• Creating a shared vision
• Training and coaching remote teams
• Resolving conflict in remote teams
• Exploring cultural differences