Virtual Team Theory and Cases (Second Edition)

Author: (USA) Lipnack
Publisher:
Publish Date: 2003-02-01
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, but these teams have a high failure rate. This book examines a large number of issues related to virtual teams and provides proven solutions. The two authors are leading experts in the study of networked organizations, and they show you how to effectively build and operate virtual teams, offering a comprehensive framework that makes virtual teams practical. At the same time, the book introduces the best-case studies of existing virtual teams to help your team become better. The authors propose the 90/10 rule, emphasizing that 90% of the success of virtual teams depends on people, while 10% depends on technology. They also explore the seven steps to virtual team success:
Step 1: Establish Identity
Step 2: Draft Mission
Step 3: Determine 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, and the case studies are from companies such as SUN MICROSYSTEMS, SHELL OIL, PFIZER, MOTOROLA, ERNST & YOUNG, and others. The rest is the crystallization of collective wisdom.