Virtual teams are becoming more frequent. In fact, in some industries, they’re now the norm.
The expansion of talent networks and the vast improvements in technology and connectivity mean that the search for talent has become a global market. Companies are now competing for the best people across the world.
But to do that, they need to master managing virtual teams and projects.
Having run many virtual teams over the years myself and now coaching several virtual teams and companies, there are certain best practices that I follow.
Here are six best practices for managing a virtual team.
These best practices work because they keep people connected and clear about what is expected. Pick one or two to start with, and ask your team what would help them most. For more on the people side, have a read of 10 ways to get your leadership team working better. There is also a general page on virtual teams on Wikipedia.
