v i r t u a l w o r k i n g
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Technology and teams
More virtual teams fail than succeed due to bad coordination of virtual teams, bad establishment of team member and team leader relations, and failure to identify and successfully use virtual technology appropriately.
These coordination problems could be minimised if virtual team leaders received training in the selection of technologies designed to facilitate virtual team processes.
(Source: Training for Virtual Teams by Rosen Furst, Blackburn; Human Resource Management 2006)
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Human system dynamics
As is true with most technological innovations, our understanding of how information systems change the human system dynamics in organisations has lagged behind the introduction of new technology.
We are using advanced information technology to lead and to follow, without necessarily knowing the full extent of its impact on human dynamics in organisations.
(Source: Avolio; Organisational Dynamics, 2003)
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The nature of work has changed. Working with colleagues located around the country or the world has become the norm for many of us.
Just like 'globalisation' two decades ago, 'virtualisation' is something we not only have to deal with, but can use to our advantage.
What can we help you with?
- Build a new set of skills and competencies that are key to success in the virtual environment
- Increase the performance of your geographically dispersed teams
- Develop an attitude of collective learning and openness to different perspectives
- Learn how to leverage cultural diversity in teams
- Developing virtual teaming and leadership skills in the virtual classroom, thereby accelerating the learning process
- Coaching leaders and teams on cross-cultural issues and communication technology challenges
Please contact us to find out how we can meet your specific requirements.
Why are geographically dispersed teams so different from
co-located teams?
Interviews with Fredrik Fogelberg, Blue Ocean Senior Associate and creator of the High Performance Virtual Teams Programme, delivered entirely in the virtual classroom and one of the development solutions we offer our clients
Building Virtual Relationships and Trust
One of the key factors that drives high performance in virtual teams is the abilty to build relationships and trust in a virtual environment.
Managing Performance in the Virtual Environment
Geographically-dispersed teams require a different type of leadership than conventional teams: virtual leaders assign tasks, measure progress and assess performance differently than co-located leaders.
