This is a PowerPoint presentation by Virtual Team Builders on their new book Follow My Voice. The book is a narrative/ self-help combo that teaches individuals and businesses how to start, build, and manage a successful virtual team/ business.
2. WHAT PROBLEMS DO VIRTUAL TEAMS FACE?
40% of virtual team members believe that their groups are
underperforming
33% of executives agree that virtual teams are poorly managed
56% of poorly managed virtual teams experience communication mix-ups
because of cultural and language differences
70% of attendees multitask during meetings
3. Meet Robert Redman, the protagonist
of Follow My Voice. He is a traditional
office worker who has recently been
promoted to a virtual team manager,
but-he has never worked virtually in
his life! As Robert learns the ropes of
leading a virtual team, so can you
under the guidance of the question:
HOW CAN FOLLOW MY
VOICE IMPROVE YOUR
VIRTUAL TEAM?
4. AFTER READING FOLLOW MY VOICE YOU WILL BE ABLE TO:
• Master virtual communication
• Hire, integrate, & motivate team
members
• Solve logistical & cultural problems
• Spot disengagement & build engagement
• Successfully manage a virtual team
• Create intimacy within your team
• Improve your working life
5. VIRTUAL COMMUNICATION
In Chapter 1, we discuss how to:
• Effectively use & write emails
• Run masterful virtual meetings
• Clearly & properly communicate
• Improve your interpersonal skills
6. VIRTUAL TEAM BUILDING
In Chapter 2, we discuss how to:
• Build trust with team members
• Motivate your team
• Effectively hire a team member
• Integrate new team members
7. VIRTUAL ENGAGEMENT
In Chapter 3, we discuss how to:
• Quickly identify disengagement
• Build and foster team engagement
• Manage multiple time zones
• Consolidate cultural differences
8. INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
In Chapter 4, we discuss how to:
• Build meaningful personal connections
• Turn conflict into positive opportunities
• Give your team constructive feedback
• Build unwavering team resilience
9. SELF-MANAGEMENT
In Chapter 5, we discuss how to:
• Personally engage yourself
at work
• Manage unwanted stress
• Stay focused at work
