Virtual Teams: Benefits and Challenges

Saturday, May 2, 2015: 10:00 AM-10:30 AM
Potomac 1/2 (Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center) - 2nd Level
Primary Presenter:
Sandy Kuhlman, BSN, RN , Hospice Services, Inc, Phillipsburg, KS
Co-Presenter:
Linda Rock , Prairie Haven Hospice, Scottsbluff, NE
Virtual teams provide many opportunities and challenges and are a growing and vital part of our workforce. The session will build on basic team and teamwork information to explore the challenges and opportunities specific to virtual teams. Advantages of virtual teams include cost-savings and a greener environment. Advances in technology have simplified and strengthened the ability of teams and individuals to work virtually.

Learning Objectives:
1. Discuss virtual teams and how they might be used in the workplace
2. Describe at least three potential benefits of virtual teams
3. Identify at least two potential challenges of virtual teams


CE/CME: Counselor, Nurse, Physician and Social Worker
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