Virtual teams are an integral part of today’s global business environment.
While virtual teams offer various advantages to organizations
and individuals in flexibility and the ability to overcome geographic
distance, they face unique challenges. This book examines strategic
advantages gained from virtual teams and common issues that
threaten their effectiveness if left unaddressed.
Inside, you’ll also find issues related to cultural, age, and gender
diversity, along with ways to offset challenges that arise from diverse
communication styles in the forming, storming, norming, and performing
phases of team development.
Personal characteristics that help ensure team success are covered,
along with strategies for developing individuals to be effective
team members and leaders. The authors smartly include strategies
and tips for conducting successful virtual team meetings. This
unique title offers reflective opportunities and examination of realworld
virtual team examples.
