Working Virtually, Coursebook + Audio CD

Working Virtually deals with the challenges facing those who have to work remotely from their colleagues using a range of technology to keep in touch. It covers all aspects of working in a virtual environment, from communicating effectively through to solving problems and building strong teams at a distance. 

Eight units focus on:

• Understanding virtual communication
• Preparing for successful communication
• Working in virtual groups
• Working with technology
• Effective writing
• Building relationships
• Managing diversity
• Teams and leadership

Every unit provides comprehensive training in the skills needed to operate successfully in the world of international business: relevant language skills, communicative ability, people-management skills and intercultural competence. This training is delivered through extensive speaking and listening activities, professional input, skills practice, intercultural awareness-raising and case-study discussions.

In addition the book provides:

• an audio CD
• a learning diary
• a needs analysis
• a glossary of key terms
• tips for more effective language learning and how to improve performance at work
• the opportunity to develop a personal action plan
• full answer keys and scripts of all the recordings.