Overview

As companies worldwide are moving more and more toward a virtual business model, this handbook offers insight for team members who collaborate on projects from geographically diverse locations. Included in this comprehensive reference guide is an explanation of virtual management and advice on how to coach and develop team members with success from far-off office locations. This practical discussion provides the teaching skills needed to help the current manager understand the complexity of the job and to be effective in this new and changing role. Sample evaluations prepare the prospective virtual managers to adequately assess and gauge the success and progress of a far-flung team.

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Author:   Colleen Garton ,  Kevin Wegryn
Publisher:   MC Press, LLC
Imprint:   MC Press, LLC
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.680kg
ISBN:  

9781583470626

ISBN 10:   158347062
Pages:   500
Publication Date:   01 November 2006
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   To order  
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Table of Contents

Introduction Chapter 1: Virtual Management Chapter 2: The Virtual Manager Chapter 3: Creating and Managing the Virtual Team Chapter 4: Managing Global Teams Chapter 5: Outsourcing Chapter 6: Time Management Chapter 7: Virtual Teamwork Chapter 8: Team Processes and Procedures Chapter 9: Virtual Communication Chapter 10: Virtual Politics Chapter 11: Managing Conflict Chapter 12: Virtual Management of High-Risk and Catastrophic Events Chapter 13: Virtual Management and Communication Tools Chapter 14: Virtual Leadership Appendix A: Virtual Skill Set Checklists Appendix B: Reports and Documentation Appendix C: Case Study Index

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Overall, I haven't read another book that addresses the ins and outs of managing virtual teams in such nitty-gritty detail. -sourcingmag.com <br>

<p> Overall, I haven't read another book that addresses the ins and outs of managing virtual teams in such nitty-gritty detail. --sourcingmag.com

Author Information

Colleen Garton is the product management program director for global fraud solutions at Fair Isaac Corporation. She lives in San Diego. Kevin Wegryn is the project management practice lead and subject matter expert for Agilysys Professional Services Group. He lives in Cranford, New Jersey.

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