Manager's Guide to Virtual Teams

Author/creator Fisher, Kimball Author
Other author Fisher, Mareen Author
Format Electronic
Publication InfoNew York : McGraw-Hill Education Blacklick : McGraw-Hill Companies, The [Distributor]
Description240 p. ill 22.860 x 015.240 cm.
Supplemental ContentFull text available from AccessEngineering
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Summary Annotation <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><li><i>Clear definitions of key terms and concepts</i></li><li><i>Tactics and strategies for managing virtual teams</i></li><li><i>Tricks of the trade for executing effective management techniques</i></li><li><i>Practical advice for minimizing the possibility of error</i></li><li><i>Warning signs for when things are about to go wrong</i></li><li><i>Examples of successful virtual managing</i></li><li><i>Specific planning procedures, tactics, and hands-on techniques</i></li></ul>
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ISBN9780071754934
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