Choosing the Right Technology for Your Virtual Team or Virtual Office [VIDEO]
July 28, 2009 by Phil Montero · 20 Comments
A question I’m asked by many entrepreneurs, small business owners, and virtual team managers is . . . “With all the technology available how do I know which tools are best for my virtual team or virtual office?” This is a common challenge and choosing the wrong tools (or too many tools) is a common pitfall of virtual teamwork. It’s important to decide on a core set of tools to support remote collaboration and make sure everyone on your team knows how to use them.
But how do you choose? I have devised a workflow analysis we call the ICC Approach as it looks at your needs in 3 key areas – Information, Communication, and Collaboration. In this short video I walk you through this analysis and help provide questions to guide your thinking when evaluating mobile work technology.
Give it a view and share your comments below to let me know your thoughts and experiences!
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Our first video post – The Anywhere Office TV
March 3, 2009 by Phil Montero · 18 Comments
Exciting News! We are now including video on the blog – so here is our first video post explaining our approach and what we will be covering. We had some fun with this and even included a little jam at the end (more to come . . .)
So make sure the volume on your computer is up and click PLAY to join in the fun!
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TAO Podcast (Mobile Work Tip) – Using Threaded Discussion Boards
September 23, 2008 by Jason Montero · 9 Comments
Email has become a primary form of business communication. I believe one of the reasons it is so popular is that it is the most accepted and widespread method of asynchronous communication. But email is so pervasive and convenient that it can be easy to overlook other options and spiral into email overload.
When we talk about asynchronous communication we mean that all parties involved do not need to be present and available at the same time. Examples include e-mail, discussion boards, and text messaging over cell phones. Direct communication, where all parties involved in the communication are present at the same time, is what we refer to as synchronous communication. Examples include a telephone conversation, a company board meeting, chat rooms, and instant messaging.
In this Mobile Work Audio Tip Phil talks about some benefits of asynchronous communication and the use of discussion boards and threaded discussions.
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TAO Podcast (Mobile Work Tip) – Movement and Stretching
May 24, 2008 by Jason Montero · Leave a Comment
Phil discusses the need to be mindful about remembering to move yourself around when working out of the office, and gives a great website with some yoga stretches (mydailyyoga.com) you can do right at your desk.
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TAO Podcast (Mobile Work Tip) – Remote PC Access
April 15, 2008 by Jason Montero · Leave a Comment
Phil talks about accessing your home or office PC remotely using an online service called GoToMyPC. This allows you to use any web browser to securely access all documents, email, and programs on your remote computer as though you were sitting in front of it.
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