Dates for next full, fee-based course will be announced soon. Please add your name to the waiting list below.

Course Objectives

1. Help you as a team leader understand why virtual (or hybrid) teams face some specific challenges - as well as opportunities!
2. Offer you leadership solutions as well as managerial tools, tips, and tricks to increase your team's motivation, effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity
3. Increase your skills in fostering trust, bonding, and psychological safety in your virtual (or hybrid) teams
4. Strengthen your ability to communicate your expectations clearly, provide for efficient communication 'protocols' among team members as well as with you, and align your team's ways of working
5. Strengthen your conflict management skills in a virtual environment
6. Increase your resilience and that of your team, for better creativity and to prevent work burnout

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During the period I worked with Tosca as a coach, she used a unique coaching style of asking big questions. This prompted me to think beyond what I had ever thought about in terms of my own communication and leadership style. She also has a ‘bank’ of resources that helped me throughout the coaching period.

• Bahati Kanyamaza, Asylym Access
  

Frequently Asked Questions About the Full, Fee-Based Course

What’s the nature of the full course?

The course will have a six-week duration and you will be part of a cohort of peer leaders. Cohorts will have a limited size to provide for interactivity as well as personalized attention. Depending on what course tier you choose, you will benefit from:

• Weekly narrated slide decks
• Worksheets to apply what you have learned and to provide for reflection
• Curated readings, podcast episodes and videos
• Four group coaching calls and two ‘drop in’ hours with the coach for Q&A (for those who purchase tier 1 + 2 only)
• Use of cases and scenarios to apply what you have learned
• Instant chatting function for peer support and access to the coach
• Personalized, in-depth coaching support (for those who purchase the highest course tier)

Note that if you choose tier 3, this means your course experience will be 100% self-paced and asynchronous. You will miss out on the group coaching sessions and ‘drop in’ hours. According to participant evaluations for tier 1 + 2, these peer coaching opportunities are highly valued.

How long are the coaching calls and when do they take place?

They will all be scheduled at the same time each week. For easy scheduling, the exact time will be determined once the composition of each cohort is clear so that we can take the time zones of participants into account.  

How much time should I imagine the course will take each week?

You should expect the course to take 2-3 hours of your time each week; of course, as with every learning investment, the more you make use of the learning resources, the more benefit you will gain. 

Will the group coaching sessions allow for much interactivity?

Yes, we will use these calls to showcase and practice how virtual meetings need to be interactive in order to be effective and engaging. Moreover, we will engage in peer coaching so you will actively engage with your peers. To have your questions addressed to the maximum extent, you may want to opt for Tier 1, which offers tailored, one on one coaching support. 

How will I have opportunities to practice what I've learned?

You will be encouraged to use worksheets and a learning journal to reflect on your application of lessons learned in your teams. You will also sometimes use case studies or scenarios to practice the skills you will have learned. 

How will I pay for the full, fee-based course? And what is your cancellation policy?

You can register and pay by credit card for the course via this Teachable platform.

If you need to receive an invoice for your course payment, please email us at: [email protected].

We understand that there may be circumstances in which you may need to cancel. In that case, we are happy to issue refunds (minus a $50 administration fee.) as long as you have notified us in writing at least five (5) business days before the course start date. Please email us at [email protected] in that case. 

HERE’S WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT THE COURSE

Adele Manuel

Head of People at CIVICUS

"Tosca and Ahmed are relaxed, intuitive learning coaches who steered us through their self-paced leadership course with ease. Their 'Virtual Team Leadership Essentials' catered to multiple learning preferences. We appreciated the open discussions and self-directed challenges about how we practice leadership and influence organizational culture in the virtual/hybrid space. Their "big ideas" will continue to assist us in joyfully unlocking leadership at all levels of CIVICUS.”

Philippe Rosen

Senior Director, Global Operations, The Hunger Project

"Having the opportunity to have close, realistic coaching, attached to daily virtual work, provides security to accompany the transformation of "business as usual" and strengthen staff leadership.”

Monica Maasen

Head of Change Management, Learning and Communications, Oxfam International

"I really valued the 'Post-Pandemic Virtual Leadership Essentials' course because of the set up with a weekly coaching session on Friday and, because of the well selected readings, videos and podcast material every week. Tosca and Ahmed also shared their knowledge and experience and facilitated the sessions very well"

Illah Evans

HelpAge International

"The course enabled me to facilitate great discussions on our working environment post-pandemic, and also to better understand the conditions in which colleagues work in order to accomplish the work objectives."

Chad Avery

General Counsel, Heifer International

"The course helped us make concrete improvements in our approach to virtual teams and built a real sense of community among the attendees. We completed each class with tools we could apply that same day. I highly recommend the course and the coaches."

Alex Cole-Hamilton

Independent consultant

"I've just finished a brilliant course on Post Pandemic Leadership Team Essentials. Tosca Bruno-van Vijfeijken and Ahmed Abdelhakim Hachelaf share a wealth of materials and facilitate insightful discussions about how to successfully lead in virtual and hybrid working environments.”

Bahati Kanyamaza

Asylum Access

"During the period I worked with Tosca as a coach, she used a unique coaching style of asking big questions which prompted me to think beyond what I never thought about in terms of my own communication and leadership style. She also has a ‘bank’ of resources that helped me throughout the coaching period. – Bahati Kanyamaza, Asylym Access”

Still have questions or need more information?

Schedule a personal consultation with Tosca or Ahmed. We would be happy to speak with you about any questions about the course.