A LinkedIn Learning course on the specific challenges of leading distributed and remote teams — building trust without physical presence, setting communication norms for asynchronous work, and keeping remote teams engaged. Practical and timely, valuable for anyone managing people across locations.
Good for: Leading distributed and remote teams effectively.
Less suitable if: You manage only co-located teams or want general management.
This LinkedIn Learning course covers the specific challenges of leading distributed and remote teams: building trust without physical presence, establishing communication norms for asynchronous work, maintaining team culture virtually, managing performance through outcomes rather than activity, and running effective virtual meetings.
What you'll learn
Establish communication norms and agreements for distributed teams
Build team trust and psychological safety without in-person interaction
Design asynchronous workflows that reduce meeting load
Manage performance through clear outcomes and regular check-ins
Create inclusive virtual team culture that retains distributed talent
This course includes
2h
On-demand video
Yes
Certificate
Yes
Mobile access
English
Language
What it costs
Access comes with a LinkedIn Learning subscription ($29.99/month or $19.99/month billed annually, usually a one-month free trial; free via many public libraries).
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Instructor
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Kevin Eikenberry
LinkedIn Learning instructor
80K+ learners6 courses4.6 instructor rating
Taught by leadership and organizational development specialists on LinkedIn Learning with research and practical experience in remote work effectiveness.
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