Virtual Team Theory and Cases

Author: Lipnack
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Publication Date: 2003-01-01
Features: Today, there are no boundaries in the workplace. Virtual teams from around the world can collaborate through technology, such as the internet, intranets, and groupware. However, these teams have a high failure rate. This book examines the numerous challenges faced by virtual teams and provides proven solutions. The two authors are leading experts in the study of networked organizations, and they demonstrate how to effectively build and manage virtual teams, offering a comprehensive framework to make virtual teams practically viable. Additionally, the book introduces best-case studies of existing virtual teams to help improve your team. The authors propose the 90/10 Rule, emphasizing that 90% of a virtual team's success depends on people, while only 10% depends on technology. They also explore the seven steps to virtual team success:
Step 1: Establish Identity
Step 2: Draft a Mission
Step 3: Define Milestones
Step 4: Establish Goals
Step 5: Confirm Membership
Step 6: Build Relationships
Step 7: Select Media
The content of this book comes from the authors' practical experience, with case studies from companies such as SUN MICROSYSTEMS, SHELLOIL, PFIZER, MOTOROLA, ERNST YOUNG, and others. The rest is the crystallization of collective wisdom.