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The Care and Feeding of Virtual Teams

by Joe Wynne July 31, 2000

Do you take care of your dog the same way you take care of your fish? Not if you want to keep him happy. The same idea holds for virtual teams--they require a special kind of handling.

You Don't Have to Settle for Virtual Performance from Virtual Teams -- If You ACTIVATE Them Properly

by Joe Wynne May 18, 2001

Without specialized knowledge of virtual team characteristics, you will likely make some incorrect assumptions about their management. The surprising truth is that virtual teams perform better than face-to-face teams in many situations. Here are the proper techniques for activating a virtual team.

Tailor Your Kick-off Meeting to Your Virtual Team

by Joe Wynne May 21, 2001

A snip here and a stitch there. Let out a bit over here. Don't suck in your stomach! There, you have a kick-off meeting fit for a virtual team, no matter how spread out it has become.

Question Your Hard Work to Keep Your Virtual Team Performing During Control Stage

by Joe Wynne June 25, 2001

During the Control Stage of your project, maintain performance of your virtual team by using formal techniques for reassessment of team work rules. It's that or get plenty of practice for your IT Firefighter Certification.

Tactical Tips for Virtual Teams

by Andrew Makar, PMP May 27, 2008

While managing three virtual software implementations, this writer learned several tactical tips to remember when working with virtual teams.

Virtual Performance: Harvesting the Power of Virtual Teams

by Jerry Manas, PMP November 10, 2008

The effect of multitasking is just one of many variables this author is trying to uncover in his research of virtual teams. Find out what he's learned--and join in the fun by taking a survey that is sure to provide further enlightenment.

The Paradox of Agile PM and Virtual Teams

by Dr. David F. Rico, PMP, CSM March 28, 2011

Collocated teams are the heart and soul of agile project management, but there's one small dilemma: The world’s supply of human talent is not aligned for a PM model based on collocated project teams; the marketplace is better aligned for one based on virtual teams. So how do you adapt the agile project management model?

When Teams Fail

by Michael Wood March 8, 2012

Much has been written about project failures, but what about teams? It seems that management has little or no appreciation for the value of a team that exists beyond the project. Why do teams fail and what is the impact of those failures?

How Successful Are Virtual Project Teams?

by Ken Whitaker June 20, 2013

The software development industry has migrated more and more to a virtual, telecommuting industry. But recent headlines have solidified the battle lines regarding virtual teams. Are they good or bad for employee morale and productivity?

Virtual Teams: Do the Challenges Outweigh the Benefits?

by Michael Wood February 3, 2014

With virtual projects come virtual teams and the associated tradeoffs. The question that looms large is this: Do the challenges of virtual teams outweigh the benefits? There are advantages to virtual teams that go beyond merely saving money on travel. Consider the following tradeoffs--advantages and disadvantages--when pondering virtual teams...

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