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A virtual team, whether across the street or across the world,
is a team whose members simultaneously work together
to a common purpose, while physically apart.

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“People who need to work together who aren’t currently in the same
office. They can also be working in different departments, or different
cities and countries, and still operate virtually as well.”
- VT manager, Humanitarian relief organization
“Any team that doesn’t have a set office that people show up in
regularly. There are really two sides to it: 1) pulling together an
ad hoc team and creating a virtual team to work on a project on an
‘as needed’ basis and 2) virtual teams working across time zone
using technology.”
- VT member, Technology communications company

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• Technological challenges
• Speed can bring misunderstandings.
• Brainstorming becomes more difficult.
• Running regularly scheduled remote meetings.
• Social isolation: “I’m by myself”
• Motivating employees and establishing team spirit.
• Building trust.
How can you overcome these
challenges?

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There’s a book for that!
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Four Critical Elements of Team
Success in a Cross Cultural
World:
» Context Communication
» Trust & Accountability
» Conflict Mediation
» Deliverable Management

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...well organized and comprehensive
resource within the global management landscape...
- Alex Ovadia, Philips Healthcare, Israel
...a must-read for managers, directors
operating in LEAN business...
- Jeanine Johnson, Amazon

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...most comprehensive resource for cross-
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- Robert J. Lee, Ph.D., iCoach New York
...Zofi’s groundbreaking research has created
the most comprehensive guide to high-performing
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- Jennifer Eggars, NCR

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» Founder & CEO, AIM Strategies®
» Professor at New York University
Current:
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General Electric, Pfizer, Philips, Société Générale & Viacom
Clients:
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Prior:
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