Ten key strategies for leading virtual teams:
1. Establish leader credibility
2. Create a compelling challenge
3. Share information (internal and external to the team)
4. Clarify project scope, milestones, roles, deliverables, and handoffs of dependent variables
5.Manage performance
6. Help team members create opportunities for build virtual relationships
7. Avoid communication pitfalls
8. Hold effective team meetings and follow-up after meetings
9. Establish protocols for communicating…
- What technology works best for team members
- How to write an effective email
- How to leave an effective voice mail message
- How to use other technologies ( video and telephone conferencing)
10. Celebrate successes, even small ones