A Managers Guide to Virtual Teams - Tapa dura

."..an indispensable source of the best information for forming, managing, and continuing the effectiveness of virtual work teams." "--Blog Business World" ."..excellent primer on creating a virtual team that is productive, effective, and cost efficient...ought to be required reading for company executives." "--Inland Empire Business Journal" ."..a virtual roadmap for team managers who want to make nearly unlimited access to global talent gel in reality."" --IIE Industrial Engineer magazine" ."..a must-read for anyone who works virtually or interacts with others who work virtually. And these days, that seems to be just about everyone." "--CIO Digest" ..".a must-read for anyone who works virtually or interacts with others who work virtually. And these days, that seems to be just about everyone." --CIO Digest ..".a virtual roadmap for team managers who want to make nearly unlimited access to global talent gel in reality." --IIE Industrial Engineer magazine ..".excellent primer on creating a virtual team that is productive, effective, and cost efficient...ought to be required reading for company executives." --Inland Empire Business Journal ..".an indispensable source of the best information for forming, managing, and continuing the effectiveness of virtual work teams." --Blog Business World

With an increasing number employees working remotely, it is more difficult than ever to ensure that team members are working smoothly and productively together. A Manager’s Guide to Virtual Teams is a practical roadmap for bridging the logistical, cultural, and communication gaps that can prevent any virtual team from reaching its full potential. The book explores the four most critical elements to team success:

• Trust and Accountability. Ten tips for creating trust within and across virtual teams
• Communication. The particular challenges of the virtual world, especially in cross-cultural collaborations
• Conflict Management. Examples, case scenarios, and resolution strategies
• Deliverables. How virtual teams can get their work “out the door” faster and better

A Manager’s Guide to Virtual Teams features the author’s proprietary Trust Wheel model, which includes powerful tools to help teams develop and ensure trust without face-to-face interaction. Filled with self-study exercises, activities, and advice based on the author’s 20 years’ consulting experience, this book can help any organization realize the promise of professionals working closely together even if they’ve never met.