PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

What does it take to build and manage a successful virtual team? Dispersed workforces are today’s norm, and while virtual teams can be similar to traditional ones, leaders can no longer rely on only face-to-face communication and team building methods to build a productive virtual team.

The digital age is changing the way we work, play, communicate and think. It is an exciting frontier that rewards those that step up to the challenge and develop new levels of competence. While it may seem difficult to keep pace with technological changes, the abundance of new, user-friendly tools actually makes it easier to lead and collaborate across distance than ever before.

As Virtual Private Networks, Wi-Fi, and low-cost communication methods such as instant messaging and video chat become more reliable and commonplace, home-working and tele working become an option for many teams. This option has provided organizations with numerous economic alternatives to the traditional face-to-face team structure. Overall, virtual teams are very similar to traditional teams.

However, communication and team building occur more naturally in face-to-face teams. Because of this, leaders of virtual teams should take deliberate actions to build in activities and practices that are vital to team success.

IMPACT

1. Enhance Collaborative Leadership Skills: Develop the ability to foster collaboration and synergy among team members to achieve common                organizational goals.

2. Improve Team Dynamics and Communication: Strengthen interpersonal communication and conflict resolution skills to build trust and enhance          team cohesion.

3. Cultivate a Shared Vision and Purpose: Align team efforts with a clear, shared vision to drive focus, motivation, and a unified sense of purpose.

4. Foster Accountability and Commitment: Encourage personal responsibility and team accountability to boost individual and collective performance.

5. Harness Diversity and Leverage Strengths: Identify and utilize the diverse strengths, talents, and perspectives of team members for innovative            problem-solving and decision-making.

6. Enhance Strategic Planning and Goal-Setting: Build skills for setting strategic, measurable goals that promote high performance and continuous improvement.

7. Develop Trust and Psychological Safety: Create an environment where team members feel safe to take risks, voice opinions, and contribute without fear of negative consequences.

8. Encourage Emotional Intelligence in Leadership: Strengthen self-awareness, empathy, and relationship management skills to better lead diverse and dynamic teams.

9. Maximize Team Productivity and Efficiency: Implement effective team-building strategies that optimize productivity, streamline processes, and minimize bottlenecks.

10. Drive High-Impact Results through Transformational Leadership: Inspire, motivate, and empower team members to exceed performance expectations and deliver exceptional outcomes.

COURSE CONTENT

Day – I

Effective leadership team building involves a combination of clear goal setting, open communication, trust building, emotional intelligence, diversity, continuous learning, recognition, and regular evaluation. By focusing on these areas, organizations can develop strong leadership teams that are capable of driving success and achieving organizational goals.

Module 1: Introduction to Leadership Team Building

Module 2: Understanding Team Dynamics

Day- II

Module 3: Communication and Collaboration

Module 4: Building Trust and Accountability

Day – III

Module 5: Emotional Intelligence and Empathy

Module 6: Diversity and Inclusion

Day – IV

Module 7: Strategic Thinking and Decision Making

Module 8: Recognition and Motivation

Day - V

Module 9: Work-Life Balance and Well-being

Module 10: Evaluation and Continuous Improvement

FACULTY AND METHODOLOGY

Prof. Swarnalatha Jagarlapudi is a distinguished academic and seasoned human resources professional with over 36 years of experience spanning the public and private sectors. Holding a MPhil in Industrial Psychology from TISS, Mumbai, along with advanced Master degrees in Applied Psychology, Criminal law and Forensic science, MBA in HR and International Business, and multiple master’s degrees in Economics, foreign trade, Mass Communication and Journalism and more, she currently serves as and Professor of HRM.

Renowned for her commercial acumen and entrepreneurial flair, Prof. Swarnalatha has designed and delivered impactful leadership, management, and organizational development programs across diverse sectors including government, banking, finance, IT, and manufacturing. Her extensive certifications—ranging from NLP Practitioner to Stress Management Professional and Internal Auditing—complement her robust academic and practical expertise.

TRAINING METHODOLOGY

The leadership training program follows a structured and holistic delivery methodology rooted in the ADDIE model—Analysis, Design, Development,
Implementation, and Evaluation. This approach ensures that the training is customized to meet the specific leadership competency gaps of the target audience while aligning with organizational goals. The delivery utilizes a blended learning model combining facilitator-led workshops, experiential learning, self-paced digital modules, and action learning projects. Facilitator-led sessions provide foundational knowledge and foster discussion, while experiential methods—such as roleplays, simulations, and case studies—enable participants to apply concepts in realistic scenarios. Participants engage in team-based projects that address real organizational challenges, enhancing practical leadership application.

PARTICIPANT PROFILE

Senior and middle level executives of private sector, public sector and government departments and HR professionals and trainers.

Organisational sponsorship is essential

VENUE

The programme is fully residential and the participants will be accommodated in air conditioned single occupancy rooms. The college does not provide accommodation for the family. The college is Wi-Fi enabled in a comprehensive way.

DURATION

The programme duration is 5 days starting from June 09 - 13, 2025. The participants are expected to arrive a day before commencement and may leave after the conclusion of the programme.

 PROGRAMME FEE

Residential Fee: Rs. 69,500/- (US $1086 for foreigners) plus GST as applicable, presently 18% per participant. The fee covers tuition, board and lodging, courseware (in electronic form), and other facilities of the College including internet usage.

 Non-Residential Fee: Rs.59,500/- plus GST as applicable, presently 18% per participant. The fee covers tuition, courseware (in electronic form) working lunch, and other facilities of the College including internet usage.

 A discount of 10% on the programme fee for three or more participants from the same organisation will be given, provided the payment is made into our Bank account before

June 06, 2025.

MEDICAL INSURANCE

The nominees are requested to carry with them the proof of Medical Insurance. The sponsoring agency is required to endorse the nominee's medical coverage in the event of hospitalization.

 LAST DATE FOR NOMINATION

Please use the prescribed/attached form. The last date for receiving the nomination form is June 05, 2025. Kindly contact Programmes Officer for further information (contact details are given at the end of the nomination form).

 LAST DATE FOR WITHDRAWAL

 June 06, 2025. Any withdrawals after this date will entail forfeiture of the fee paid, if any.

ASCI ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

 Participants of College Programmes will automatically become members of the ASCI Alumni Association.

CERTIFICATE OF PARTICIPATION

 The College issues a Certificate of Participation after the programme.