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

Daniela RappitschMIC 22th Oct. 2008 - Rome

Virtual teambuildingwith the support of Moodle

and other (open source) tools

Virtual teambuildingwith the support of Moodle

and other (open source) tools

DanielaDanielaRappitschRappitsch

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

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AgendaAgenda

What’s the problem?What’s the problem?

The projectThe project

ResultsResults

QuestionsQuestions

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The fear of the unknown situation ….The fear of the unknown situation ….

Assumption: Colleagues who know each other cooperate better

Assumption: Colleagues who know each other cooperate better

People are spread out across the entire worldPeople are spread out across the entire world

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Problems for virtual teams might Problems for virtual teams might appearappear

(abridged version)(abridged version)

Distance constrains communication (fewer meetings, leads to high time-costs- and additional expenditure for a company)

Lack of communication leads to alienationAlienation produces a lack of confidenceLack of confidence constrains cooperation

in a team (e.g. in conflict situations)Burden on employeesSolution strategies at present are complex and

expensive

The costs of the project rise Burden on the company

Trust is the fundamental basic Trust is the fundamental basic requirement for conflict resolutionrequirement for conflict resolution

Absence of trust

Fear of conflict

Lack of commitment

Avoidance of accountability

Inattention to results

Source: The Model – The five Dysfunctions of a team, von Patrick Lencioni, 2002, A Leader-ship Fable. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, S. 188.

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Time and distance were briged all the time…Time and distance were briged all the time…

homer“redskin chat”carve painting

to blow the shell “Ponyexpress” “Swiss version of Skype”

Overall QuestionOverall QuestionOverall QuestionOverall Question

Is it possible, through methods and technologies of virtual communication, to

establish a confidential and trusting relationship without seeing each other first?

Is it possible, through methods and technologies of virtual communication, to

establish a confidential and trusting relationship without seeing each other first?

Today's realityToday's realityDrew up a network of 27 Nations, more then 80 participants

Project 1 Mio years before Christ

„Let‘s kill the bear!“

Project 1 Mio years before Christ

„Let‘s kill the bear!“

http://www.planet-wissen.de/pw/Artikel,,,,,,,EDA6679EC6E73518E0340003BA5E0905,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,.html

“Primeval” rituals to build trust…

(a few examples)

“Primeval” rituals to build trust…

(a few examples)

Discussions Exchange of experiences Art (painting, crafts... done together) Seeking/building shelter together Collecting berries and fruits together Cooking together in the group Campfire Communal celebrations------------------------------------------------ Hunt/fight Birth

How can we replicate this virtually?

Virtuelles Teambuilding, Daniela Rappitsch

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

WHERE DO YOU LIVE?WHERE DO YOU LIVE?

TRADITIONAL FOODTRADITIONAL FOOD

MY FAVOURITE…MY FAVOURITE…

BLOGBLOG

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

Lets chat …Instant MeagingLets chat …Instant Meaging

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

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

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

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

PALESTINE versus CARINTHIAPALESTINE versus CARINTHIA

VIRTUAL ADVENT CALENDARVIRTUAL ADVENT CALENDAR

Bethlehem trough the eyes of childrenBethlehem trough the eyes of children

Integration of a-/synchronous methods,

in presence and computer conveying

Integration of a-/synchronous methods,

in presence and computer conveying

PartnersPartners

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

ConclusionConclusion

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

Finale:Results from the expertsFinale: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.

YES, it is possible, through methods and technologies of virtual communication, to

establish a confidential and trusting relationship without seeing each other first.

Several inquiries about this topic…

…next steps will be!

Trust and understanding!Trust and understanding!

Perth

Questions? http://www.act2win.com

Questions? http://www.act2win.com

Virtual teambuildingwith the support of Moodleand other (open source) tools

Daniela Rappitschdr@act2win.com

Virtual teambuildingwith the support of Moodleand other (open source) tools

Daniela Rappitschdr@act2win.com