Working Virtually

Resumen del libro

International Management English is a ground-breaking new series developed by York Associates, who have been preparing professionals for international work for over 30 years. The series covers four key aspects of international business operations: Leading People, Managing Projects, Managing Change and Working Virtually.

Working Virtually deals with the challenges facing those who have to work remotely from their colleagues using a range of technology to keep in touch. It covers all aspects of working in a virtual environment, from communicating effectively through to solving problems and building strong teams at a distance.

Working Virtually contains eight units, focusing on:
Understanding virtual communication
Preparing for successful communication
Working in virtual groups
Working with technology
Effective writing
Building relationships
Managing diversity
Teams and leadership

In every unit, Working Virtually provides comprehensive training in the skills proven to be necessary to operate successfully in the world of international business: relevant language skills, communicative ability, people-management skills and intercultural competence. This training is delivered through extensive speaking and listening activities, professional input, skills practice, intercultural awareness-raising and case-study discussions.

In addition the book provides:
an audio CD
a learning diary
a needs analysis
a glossary of key terms
tips for more effective language learning and how to improve performance at work
the opportunity to develop a personal action plan
full answer keys and scripts of all the recordings