Manager's Guide to Virtual Teams

<p><b>Get solid collaboration from team members in remote locations</b></p><p>Globalization and new technologies have made team collaboration from distant geographical locations-on the road from home or client sites even on the other side of the globe-a routine part of business. Managing these teams requires new skills and sensitivities to maximize team and organizational performance.</p><p>Emphasizing pragmatism over theory and offering helpful tips instead of vague observations <i>Manager's Guide to Virtual Teams</i> helps you bridge the communication gaps created by geographical separation and get peak performance from employees you rarely see. You will learn how to:</p><ul> <li>Keep team members in remote locations motivated and involved</li><li>Coach for peak performance via e-mail telephone teleconference and videoconference</li><li>Help widely scattered team members understand their contribution to the business</li><li>Build consensus for decisions among virtual team members</li><li>Learn effective communication and feedback techniques for enhancing team performance</li></ul><p><i><b>Briefcase Books</b> written specifically for today's busy manager feature eye-catching icons checklists and sidebars to guide managers step by step through everyday workplace situations. Look for these innovative features to help you navigate each page:</i></p><ul><i> <li>Clear definitions of key terms and concepts</li><li>Tactics and strategies for managing virtual teams</li><li>Tricks of the trade for executing effective management techniques</li><li>Practical advice for minimizing the possibility of error</li><li>Warning signs for when things are about to go wrong</li><li>Examples of successful virtual managing</li><li>Specific planning procedures tactics and hands-on techniques</li></i></ul>