Tuesday, February 20, 2018 - 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM

Check-in, breakfast and networking begins at 7:30 AM

11 Foreside Rd, Falmouth, ME
Portland Country Club

REGISTRATION IS CLOSED.

PROGRAM

Managing a project and managing human resources using distance technologies requires a different mental framework than face-to-face or in-person office models.

Explore the many strategies used to manage a distributed workforce: including assignment, and project management, engaging virtual meetings, connecting socially using tangible and digital strategies, and developing a trusted/trusting social environment for employees who may never meet in person.

As a result of this session, you will be able to:

• Describe the elements of social presence with remote workers
• Identify tools and strategies for engaging social presence
• Create an “open” virtual office door policy

OUR PRESENTER

Araminta "Mina" Matthews

Mina plans a state-wide conference for faculty within UMS entirely using distance technologies. She is a published author, including an academic title in the field of social presence theory and design patterns for distance modalities. In addition, she also teaches online writing courses for several campuses in the University of Maine System, including UMPI's new competency-based undergraduate program.

In the case of inclement weather, check the main page of tdmaine.org after 12:00 pm the day before the scheduled meeting.