1. Virtual Teams

2. What Is A Virtual Team? (1/2) 2 Virtual Existingorresulting in essenceoreffectthough not in actual fact, form or name. Team A numberofpeoplethatco-operate in such a waythattheyachievemorethanthe sum total of the individual’s efforts. A group of people working together to achieve a common goal. Working together apart.

4. A network of people who are able to work together and interact using advances in technology

5. Often temporary in nature, consisting of people with a range of skills and experiences who work in different locations to achieve a specific task in a set time period

7. Team Members 5 Whyhave I beenchosen? Will I befull time in thisteamorexpectedto do itaspartofmyexistingjob(s)? What‘s in itforme? Towhom will I report? How will I beappraisedandwho will do it? Whataretheimplicationsformypay? Whyshould I giveawaymyexpertisetoothers? Whatifit all goeswrong? How will wecommunicateandkeep in touch?

8. Culture And Teams 6 Communication styles Approach tocompletetasks Willingnesstodiscloseinformation/feeling Visible Response toconflict Decisionmakingstyles Beliefs Values Perceptions Invisible Expectations Attitudes Assumptions

9. Making Technology Work ForYou 7 Telephone/Personal contact Whitebord Audio conferencing Real-Time Instant messaging/ Chat rooms Video conferencing Email Discussionboard/Blogs Web share Asynchronous File share