Making Virtual Real

The aim of this book is to provide you with a practical guide into the virtual world, from the perspective of the team member, as well as the team leader. In it, we share our practical experience in working with virtual teams, offering a wide range of useful tools and approaches for establishing, leading and facilitating successful geographically-dispersed teams. Who is this book for, and what does it include? Whether you are a virtual team leader or a team member, a trainer, or a consultant supporting clients with developing virtual facilitation competences, this book gives you practical tips, ideas and insights into working and leading virtually. As a leader, this book offers great tools in the initial stages of building a virtual team as well as for later on, when managing the team or assessing team performance. As a virtual team member, you will get ideas and insights about how cultural differences can affect how we communicate and understand each other in virtual meetings, as well as practical tips on virtual facilitation. As a consultant and virtual trainer, you will have a complete guide that covers the most important aspects of virtual leadership, virtual collaboration and facilitation. "Whether you are part of a geographically dispersed team or leading a global team, Making Virtual Real provides you with easy-to-read information, tools, and techniques for successfully navigating across cultures and distance. Having the right technology in place will not make you an effective virtual you have to know how to use it and how to foster social interactions in the virtual space". Eva Maria Bieda, Director Global Business Communication, Dow Chemical Company