The Women are IT network is very pleased to invite you to our next networking event. This invitation is being offered to men and women, members and non-members alike. 

Overcoming the obstacles of virtual teams and accelerating team value through effective virtual leadership

Organisations to succeed in today’s global economy have invested significantly in standardised business processes, information systems and consistent global customer service levels despite great distance and time differences. In such a globalised context, virtual teams, separated by distance, communicate and work successfully through computer mediated mediums in order to deliver increased profitability, shortened response times and lower cost deliverables. Knowing how to develop and maintain high performing virtual teams is increasingly becoming a critical competitive advantage. Recent research however suggests that less than 30% of virtual teams are seen to be effective and successful thus presenting a challenge for businesses leaders of today and the future. How can virtual team leaders overcome the obstacles required to successfully lead virtual teams?

Kirsten McMahon-Cook is a MBA graduate with experience in a global organisation leading virtual teams. Kirsten has had an extensive corporate career where she has led or been a member of teams dispersed across the globe from Australia to Manila, Thailand to the UK and Brazil through to New Zealand. Kirsten is an accomplished leader in Marketing and Communications strategy, Business Operations, Sales Management and Programme Directorship and her team oriented and collaborative approach has resulted in accelerated revenues, increased profitability and improved customer service.  Proven successes include the delivery of global strategy into the domestic market, accomplished through effective management of significant stakeholder groups and motivating of high performance teams.

Kirsten brings to the Women are IT network her corporate experience coupled with her recent and topical research on virtual leadership as gained from her MBA thesis. Her presentation and discussion will focus on the strategies and tactics effective virtual leaders employ to overcome some of the challenges of leading virtual teams. Primarily three key themes are explored; individual, technological and structural, and team-based considerations. Kirsten will also introduce the emerging concept of Leader Presence in the virtual context.

 

Date:	Friday 5th June 2009
Time:	12 noon - 4pm
Venue:	The Royce Hotel, 379 St Kilda Road, Melbourne
Cost:	$90.00 per person + GST (Including lunch and beverages)

Format:
12:00       Welcoming glass of champagne 
12:30       Serving of lunch commences
13:15       Guest Presenter - Kirsten McMahon-Cook
13:45       Questions and general discussion
14:30       Relax, network and enjoy the company of your guests and colleagues

The venue is booked until 4.00 p.m. to allow interested parties the opportunity to network throughout the afternoon. 

 

This event is now fully booked