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Topics in Learning and Organizational Change (351-0-21)

Topic

Analysis of Global Teams

Instructors

Ritu Tripathi

Meeting Info

Annenberg Hall G02: Tues 6:00PM - 8:50PM

Overview of class

Global Virtual Teams (GVTs), with technologically-connected and geographically dispersed members—have long been a cornerstone of numerous multinational organizations. The pandemic further shifted the focus on this organizational structure, making it more prevalent and pervasive. However, GVTs present a dual nature, posing both challenges and opportunities. Leveraging the 24-hour clock and tapping into global talent pools offer significant advantages. Nevertheless, the hurdles of coordinating and communicating through technology channels, navigating time-zone disparities, and managing diverse multicultural workforces pose significant challenges. This course is designed to help students develop a basic and applied understanding of the inherent complexities of GVTs so they can navigate this increasingly-common team structure effectively and successfully as team members, managers, and leaders.