The Top 50 Management Dilemmas

Managing a virtual team

Managing virtual teams is becoming increasingly commonplace, yet many managers have minimal experience and understanding of how to communicate, develop and lead virtually. The complexities of managing a virtual team can lead to a team that is fragmented and disengaged, which in turn is likely to have an impact on team performance.

First, think:

• How familiar are you with the demands of running a virtual team? How experienced in virtual team working are the people in the virtual team?
• How good is your technology? How good is the technology in each of the countries where you operate? Is everything compatible?
• Does your management style differ between the team you sit with and the virtual team?
• How often do you actually ...