Themes and theories for working in virtual project teams

This course covers the learning outcomes of understanding the importance of virtual teamwork, exploring different types of teams and roles within them, examining the project life cycle, and applying systems thinking to team dynamics. The course teaches skills such as navigating virtual interactions, identifying team structures, and analyzing project environments. The teaching method involves theoretical discussions, case studies, and practical examples. This course is intended for individuals interested in enhancing their knowledge and skills for working effectively in virtual project teams.

• Introduction
• Learning outcomes
• 1 Why work together virtually?
• 1 Why work together virtually?
• 1.1 Interactions: technology and people
• 2 Teams
• 2 Teams
• 2.1 Types of teams
• 2.2 Virtual teams
• 2.3 Team size
• 2.4 Roles in teams
• 2.5 The environment of a team
• 3 Projects
• 3 Projects
• 3.1 Project life cycle
• 4 Systems thinking
• 4 Systems thinking
• Conclusion
• Glossary
• References
• Acknowledgements