International Management English: Working Virtually + Audio CD

International Management English is a ground-breaking new series developed by York Associates, who have been preparing professionals for international work for over 30 years. The series covers four key aspects of international business operations: Leading People, Managing Projects, Managing Change and Working Virtually.

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. 

Working Virtually contains eight units, focusing on:

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

In every unit, Working Virtually provides comprehensive training in the skills proven to be necessary 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.

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