Course curriculum

The Covid-19 virus outbreak in late 2019 - early 2020 led to a surge of remote working, where the majority of the EU white-collar workforce was compelled to work in an out-of-office setting; The most pressing issue and challenge that became obvious is the possibility of a lasting workplace change, where a greater part of the workforce works out of premises in the immediate future. In addition, clear and consistent policies on remote working are missing from many companies, exposing a lack of HR preparations on the topic in many companies (e.g. remote work company-wide policies, management & contingency plans). From redefining goals and roles of staff to redesigning personal interactions and normalizing the new work environment, HR managers and professionals managing remote working teams are faced with new tasks that were not part of their portfolios so far and were rather a small part of the training they had to undergo. The REMOWA MOOC is an up-to-date, self-guiding, modular course, which will help HR professionals and managers to adapt to the new work-from-home conditions, covering practical and effective tools and processes for remote team leadership and management.

    1. Syllabus

    1. Welcome Activity

    1. Introduction

    2. Unit 1: Principles and Processes of Work-Life Balance

    3. Unit 1: Presentation

    4. Unit 1: Lecture Notes

    5. Unit 2: Values of Work-Life Balance Culture

    6. Unit 2: Presentation

    7. Unit 2: Lecture Notes

    8. Unit 3: Mindfulness-Based Strategies

    9. Unit 3: Presentation

    10. Unit 3: Lecture Notes

    11. Unit 4: Flexibility Culture

    12. Unit 4: Presentation

    13. Unit 4: Lecture Notes

    14. Unit 5: Importance of Clocking-Out

    15. Unit 5: Presentation

    16. Unit 5: Lecture Notes

    17. Questions and Answers

    18. Case Study 1

    19. Case Study 2

    20. Multiple Choice Questions

    1. Introduction

    2. Unit 1: How to Be a Leader

    3. Unit 1: Presentation

    4. Unit 1: Lecture Notes

    5. Unit 2: Managing Teams

    6. Unit 2: Presentation

    7. Unit 2: Lecture Notes

    8. Unit 3: How to Develop a Team

    9. Unit 3: Presentation

    10. Unit 3: Lecture Notes

    11. Unit 4: Develop Trust Within the Team and Leader

    12. Unit 4: Presentation

    13. Unit 4: Lecture Notes

    14. Unit 5: Feedback

    15. Unit 5: Presentation

    16. Unit 5: Lecture Notes

    17. Unit 6: E-Leadership

    18. Unit 6: Presentation

    19. Unit 6: Lecture Notes

    20. Questions and Answers

    21. Case Study 1

    22. Case Study 2

    23. Multiple Choice Questions

    1. Introduction

    2. Unit 1: Remote Communication Methods

    3. Unit 1: Lecture Notes

    4. Unit 2: Asking Questions and Listening Skills in the Remote and Digital Environment

    5. Unit 2: Lecture Notes

    6. Unit 3: Exercising Influence Remotely

    7. Unit 3: Presentation

    8. Unit 3: Lecture Notes

    9. Unit 4: Communication During Meetings

    10. Unit 4: Lecture Notes

    11. Unit 5: Giving and Receiving Feedback Remotely

    12. Unit 5: Presentation

    13. Unit 5: Lecture Notes

    14. Questions and Answers

    15. Case Study 1

    16. Case Study 2

    17. Practical Exercise 1

    18. Practical Exercise 2

    19. Multiple Choice Questions

    1. Introduction

    2. Unit 1: Digital Tools for Communication Purposes

    3. Unit 1: Presentation

    4. Unit 1: Lecture Notes

    5. Unit 2: Online Tools for Group Work/Collaborating Tools

    6. Unit 2: Presentation

    7. Unit 2: Lecture Notes

    8. Unit 3: Online Data Sharing Tools

    9. Unit 3: Lecture Notes

    10. Case Study 1

    11. Case Study 2

    12. Practical Exercise 1

    13. Practical Exercise 2

    14. Multiple Choice Questions

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About the project

REMOWA (https://remowaproject.eu) is an EU co-funded project which aims to document the emerging skills gap for managing a remote workforce and develop corresponding Open Educational Resources (OERs) for the continuous professional development of HR professionals and managers. To this end, the project will: Document the skills required for managing a remote workforce. Define learning outcomes for a C-VET course for HR professionals on remote work management Make available a sector-validated online course for HR professionals. Provide ready-to-use tools for the workplace to support the role of HR professionals as trainers and mentors.

Getting around for students

First time on OpenLearning? Select the Learning Activities tab in the sidebar to access the course content and activities. On mobile, the navigation is located in the menu. To move forward after you’ve done an activity, scroll to the bottom of the page (be sure to check out what your fellow learners have said along the way) and click on “next page”. All activities must be attempted to reach 100% and complete the course! Nevertheless, the modular format of the course allows you to choose those materials and activities that best address your individual training needs and priorities.

Course Highlights

  • 26 sets of Power Point

  • 30 sets of Lecture Notes

  • 31 Questions and Answers

  • 8 Practical Exercises

  • 70 Multiple Choice Questions

  • 12 Case Studies

FAQ

  • Will I get a Statement of Accomplishment after completing this course?

    Certificates of completion will be awarded to learners who have successfully completed all course activities, upon request. The certificates will act as evidence of professional development and skills acquisition; they do not represent an official degree.

  • What about timing? Can I take this self-paced?

    You can go at your own pace! Within any week of the course, you can look at the materials and take assessments whenever you have time available, regardless of your time zone. The course is completely online and you can access course materials and resources anytime via the web or your mobile device.

  • Do I need to take the course in a specific order?

    Whereas the course has a modular structure allowing learners to choose the modules and lessons that better address their needs and interests, it is highly recommended that learners take the course in order as each lesson builds upon the previous.

  • What are the tasks for this course?

    At the end and within the lessons, there are practical exercises, and quizzes that are intended to guide your understanding of what you have learned. Referring to indicative answers, together with input from other students (if available), you will self-mark your assignment work for correctness. However, the tasks are for understanding and development, not for marks. You are strongly encouraged to discuss your work with others before, during, and after the self-marking process.

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