Fundamentals for Effective Management of Virtual Teams

I came across this article recently talking about some of the fundamentals of being the leader of a successful and productive virtual team: Effective management of virtual teams.

What I really liked about this is how it talks about the shift from the departmental mindset that most companies used to have to the ability to collaborate and work with global virtual teams. The post states:

When organisations got out of the department mindset, it became possible to work with the best of global talent.

This ability to work with the best people regardless of location is one of the key strategic benefits of The Anywhere Office. One that I feel many businesses overlook when considering how virtual to be.

There is no doubt there can be challenges with how to instill a sense of belonging and trust among virtual team members. It’s just these challenges we show you how to overcome in our on-demand workshop – The Art of Virtual Leadership.

Working on dispersed teams across time and distance is not some vision of the future – it has become commonplace.  Almost all of us collaborate with others virtually almost every day – the question is are you managing it properly?

Share your thoughts about leading virtual teams and managing remotely in the comments below:

OnlineColleges.org :: Database of Top Accredited Online Colleges

Online Colleges and Degree Programs

I was recently made aware of  OnlineColleges.org by one of the sites co-creators, Chase Gugenheim. This site represents a remarkable amount of research into online and distance education resources and they are organized intelligently and intuitively.

I wish this site had existed when I was working as an Academic Adviser. This  database of 343 accredited online colleges and universities is a comprehensive and unbiased resource for students, educators, or anyone looking for a flexible option to further their education.

Take a look and see if you can find a program that fits your needs – and if you do, I recommend you follow an excellent piece of advice from Online Colleges: ‘If you are interested in enrolling in an online college, request information from at least 4 schools that have a degree you wish to pursue;  there are differences between each school’s program that are best explained by the schools themselves.’

Online Colleges :: 300+ Top Accredited Online Colleges.

YouTube – RSA Animate – Drive: The surprising truth about what motivates us

YouTube – RSA Animate – Drive: The surprising truth about what motivates us.

My friend and cohort, Mad Coyote Joe, forwarded me a link to this video. I think that not only is the animated presentation style brilliant, but the point being made goes right along with some of the fundamentals of workshifting. Things are not always what they seem.

Spend A Lot of Time Under Your Desk?

How to keep laptop cables readily accessible

This picture from observando is the kind of problem solving and creative thinking I can get behind. A smarter way to work or the solution to your problem is not always a new or expensive piece of technology. Look to the things that are already around you…

4G Wireless: 20 Questions Asked & Answered – CIO.com – Business Technology Leadership

4G Wireless: 20 Questions Asked & Answered – CIO.com – Business Technology Leadership.

I’ve been seeing the ads for 4G and wondering what it’s all about. So I thought I would share this article I saw today that tackles a little Q&A.

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