3 Supplement. Effective Virtual Project Teams
VPT.2 Reading: HBR (2018) “How to Collaborate Effectively if Your Team is Remote”
Fully or partially remote teams add an additional layer of complexity to team performance– a layer that we’ve all had an opportunity to experience in real life. Read this article by management consultants and researchers on the three kinds of distance that remote communication has to overcome, and some best practices to master
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Comprehension Questions
- Define the three types of distance virtual teams experience. Which one should managers focus on reducing the most?
- List best practices for high-functioning virtual teams.
Application Questions
- This article was written pre-Covid, when a smaller percentage of people worked remotely. Are there other best practices that you’ve learned from your experience that you think should be added to this best practice list?