Virtual teambuilding with the support of Moodle and other (open source) tools

1. Daniela RappitschMIC 22th Oct. 2008 - Rome Virtual teambuildingwith the support of Moodleand other (open source) tools

2. DanielaRappitsch Health Management in tourism • act2win™ Consulting GmbHassistant to the CEO • Topics • Virtual teambuilding • eLearning • eCommunication • (e)Project management • Lecturer • FH JOANNEUM • Contacts • eMail: dr@act2win.com • Skype: danielarappitsch0503 • Tel.: +43 664 3836597 • WWW: http://www.act2win.com Certified Moodle Trainer

3. 1 2 3 4 Agenda What’s the problem? The project Results Questions

4. The fear of the unknown situation ….

5. Assumption: Colleagues who know each other cooperate better

6. People are spread out across the entire world ?

7. Problems for virtual teams might appear(abridged version) • Distance constrains communication (fewer meetings,leads tohigh time-costs- and additional expenditure for a company) • Lack of communication leads to alienation • Alienation produces a lack of confidence • Lack of confidence constrains cooperation in a team (e.g. in conflict situations) • Burden on employees • Solution strategies at present are complex and expensive • The costs of the project rise • Burden on the company

8. Inattention to results Avoidance of accountability Lack of commitment Fear of conflict Trust is the fundamental basic requirement for conflict resolution Absence of trust Source: The Model – The five Dysfunctions of a team, von Patrick Lencioni, 2002, A Leader-ship Fable. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, S. 188.

9. ASeverythingBEGA N… 2.5 Million years ago

10. Time and distance were briged all the time… “redskinchat” carve painting homer toblowtheshell “Ponyexpress” “Swissversion of Skype”

11. Overall Question Is it possible, through methods and technologies of virtual communication, to establish a confidential and trusting relationship without seeing each other first?

12. Today'sreality Drew up a network of 27 Nations, more then 80 participants

13. Project 1 Mio years before Christ„Let‘s kill the bear!“ http://www.planet-wissen.de/pw/Artikel,,,,,,,EDA6679EC6E73518E0340003BA5E0905,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,.html

14. “Primeval” rituals to build trust…(a few examples) How can we replicate this virtually?

16. Lets write us stories …“moodle & blogs”

17. WHERE DO YOU LIVE?

18. TRADITIONAL FOOD

19. MY FAVOURITE…

20. BLOG

21. Lets talk, play, listen, look, draw….PERSONY.com (Meeting software)

22. Lets chat …Instant Meaging

23. Where and how do you live?Blog & Google-Maps

24. Lets start the futurefal nabda'a al mostaqbal Die Zukunft beginnt jetzt!

25. PALESTINE versus CARINTHIA

26. VIRTUAL ADVENT CALENDAR Bethlehem trough the eyes of children

27. Integration of a-/synchronous methods, in presence and computer conveying

28. Partners More then 2/3 of the external partners believe, that such activitiesare sucessfull for the getting to know one another process

29. Conclusion Regarding the results, I can say that if the following basic conditions are met: • Knowledge and acceptance of management • Motivation and willingness of team members • Assurance of a trusted environment • Methods- and technical competence • Willingness to commit large amounts of time • High fun-factor (voluntary) election of (simple) topics • Combination of different tools • Technical and organizational support, plus moderation

30. Finale:Results from the experts YES, it is possible, through methods and technologies of virtual communication, to establish a confidential and trusting relationship without seeing each other first.

31. Several inquiries about this topic… …next steps will be!

32. Trust and understanding! Perth

33. Questions?http://www.act2win.com Virtual teambuildingwith the support of Moodleand other (open source) toolsDaniela Rappitschdr@act2win.com