Much has been written about the value of using virtual teams from a variety of perspectives: IT ,HR, andmanagement . While each contemplate virtual teams from different angles, the authors typically reach this conclusion: the fast-paced global economy, the advancements in technological solutions, and the general acceptance of telecommuting have each contributed businesses using virtual teams to gain a competitive advantage.
But despite all of the blogposts on “10 Steps to Build Virtual Teams”, or the numerous “Virtual Team Guidebooks”, the truth is: forming and maintaining virtual teams can be hard. Slacking-off on attention to critical details can spiral quickly towards wasting everyone’s time.
As a virtually-based company, we do know a thing or two about forming virtual teams for success; but a recent experience in forming a virtual group was a humbling lesson, and excellent reminder, of what is important when gathering individuals who are geographically dispersed.
Much has been written about the value of using virtual teams from a variety of perspectives: IT ,HR, andmanagement . While each contemplate virtual teams from different angles, the authors typically reach this conclusion: the fast-paced global economy, the advancements in technological solutions, and the general acceptance of telecommuting have each contributed businesses using virtual teams to gain a competitive advantage.
But despite all of the blogposts on “10 Steps to Build Virtual Teams”, or the numerous “Virtual Team Guidebooks”, the truth is: forming and maintaining virtual teams can be hard. Slacking-off on attention to critical details can spiral quickly towards wasting everyone’s time.
As a virtually-based company, we do know a thing or two about forming virtual teams for success; but a recent experience in forming a virtual group was a humbling lesson, and excellent reminder, of what is important when gathering individuals who are geographically dispersed.