A Manager's Guide to Virtual Teams

by Yael Zofi

Maximize the power of teamwork — even when team members are worlds apart. 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 • 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.

Genres: Business, Management

264 pages, Hardcover

First published August 17, 2011

Reviews

[Araminta Matthews · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very helpful book both to team leaders and members of a virtual team. The roadmaps are particularly helpful/pragmatic. I do wish there had been more about the 7-spheres of leadership, but the practical strategies for improving skills in these spheres were most helpful.

[Max Ong Zong Bao · Rating 4 out of 5]

In the ever increasing shortage of talents and highly connected world through globalization. Knowing how to manage a virtual team is a key to have a competitive advantage over others. Thus this book is recommended for managers to learn on how to build trust and relationship with your team members. Who's may be in a different time zone or halfway across the globe.