Upon completion of the module, the student is able to
• Understands the principles and shared objectives of group and teamwork and is able to work together with others in multidisciplinary virtual teams
• Facilitates teams and team work, especially communication in a virtual environment
• Is capable of collaborative learning and sharing knowledge in teams and working communities
• Takes responsibility of one’s own actions and works according to the jointly agreed principles and methods
• Adopts an initiative and proactive approach to work and is capable of problem solving and decision making and respects diverse opinions and views and is able to accept constructive criticism

To achieve the learning objectives and assessment criteria level, the course specifically introduces methods and challenges in a network setting, with participants spread in a large geographical area.

E-learning lessons, e-materials and e-meetings
Individual and team assignments
Independent studies
The assessment of one’s own learning 1 h
If students have acquired the required competence in previous work tasks, recreational activities or on another course, they can show the competence with a demonstration and progress faster through their studies. More information and instructions for recognising and validating prior learning (RPL) are available at MyNet. More detailed instructions for teachers on the intranet: Työkalut -> AHOT -> AHOT-ohjeistus (Tools -> RPL -> RPL instructions). See also: below (daytime course).

All material used (on Moodle) and produced on-line
Articles and sources provided/suggested (check from Moodle)
Leading Virtual Teams https://haaga-helia.finna.fi/Record/3amk.88205 (2016)

The course is available as a daytime course spring 2020

The student has successfully completed the Basic Studies (= the two first semester courses).

The student
• has basic communication skills to support team work in a virtual environment
• can manage multicultural business communication situations
• can name basic concepts within the framework of leading virtual teams
• is familiar with some basic tools and technologies used in leading virtual teams
• understands the basics of the leading people in a virtual environment
• shows basic skills in building up motivational and productive virtual working environment

The student
• has good written communication skills and can relate to multidirectional exchange of ideas in a team setting
• shows ability to support and encourage team activities towards achieving goals and objectives
• can define and interpret concepts related to leading virtual teams
• uses basic tools and technologies in leading virtual teams
• understands how to lead people and teams in a virtual environment
• shows skills in building up motivational and productive virtual working environment

The student
• can deal with feedback and criticism, and also uses feedback in improving personal skills and qualities towards better performance in team setting
• has assumed a constructive and responsible role in team work
• supports an encourages problem solving and creative solutions to problems
• shows leadership and responsible behavior towards team and team members
• can implement and utilize all key concepts of leading virtual teams
• knows a variety of tools and technologies and is able to select the most suitable ones and use these in a professional way
• fully understands the elements of leading teams and is able to implement these in an excellent way when leading virtual teams
• shows excellent skills in building up motivational and productive virtual working environment