The Manager's Pocket Guide to Virtual Teams

Table of Contents

Introduction & Overview—Using Teams and Technology to Respond to Business Drivers

The Business Drivers

The Impact of Teaming

What Are Virtual Teams?

The Role of Technology

Team Technology Supports Collaboration

Implications for Organizational Dynamics

Team Assessment

Task I:     Challenge Performance

Skill 1:      Prioritize Major Issues and Opportunities

Step A.      Identify changes and challenges

Step B.      Identify make-or-break issues

Step C.      Problem solve top priorities

Skill 2:      Develop a Common Purpose and Principles

Step A.      Articulate the vision

Step B.      Define the values

Step C.      Agree on operating principles and norms

Task I:      Challenge Exercise

Task I:      Summary

Task II:     Clarify ...