Manager's Guide to Virtual Teams by Kimball Fisher

Manager's Guide to Virtual Teams by Kimball Fisher

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A hands-on guide for managing people and projects working from home, on the road, or in client sites; covers every aspect of virtual management--motivation, building teams, meeting deadlines, file sharing, teleconferencing, email, coaching, and videoconferencing

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Manager's Guide to Virtual Teams by Kimball Fisher

Get solid collaboration from team members in remote locations Globalization and new technologies have made team collaboration from distant geographical locations—on the road, from home or client sites, even on the other side of the globe—a routine part of business. Managing these teams requires new skills and sensitivities to maximize team and organizational performance. Emphasizing pragmatism over theory and offering helpful tips instead of vague observations, Manager’s Guide to Virtual Teams helps you bridge the communication gaps created by geographical separation and get peak performance from employees you rarely see. You will learn how to: Keep team members in remote locations motivated and involvedCoach for peak performance via e-mail, telephone, teleconference, and videoconferenceHelp widely scattered team members understand their contribution to the businessBuild consensus for decisions among virtual team membersLearn effective communication and feedback techniques for enhancing team performance Briefcase Books, written specifically for today’s busy manager, feature eye-catching icons, checklists, and sidebars to guide managers step by step through everyday workplace situations. Look for these innovative features to help you navigate each page: Clear definitions of key terms and conceptsTactics and strategies for managing virtual teamsTricks of the trade for executing effective management techniquesPractical advice for minimizing the possibility of errorWarning signs for when things are about to go wrongExamples of successful virtual managingSpecific planning procedures, tactics, and hands-on techniques
Kimball Fisher is a cofounder of the Fisher Group, Inc., and has worked with many companies implementing high-performance management practices across North America, Western Europe, Asia, and Africa. These include Amoco, Apple Computers, Chevron, Corning, Hewlett Packard, Mosanto, Motorola, NBC, Shell, Weyerhauser, and more. He is a popular speaker at conferences on teams, leadership, and organization design and has addressed audiences around the world.
SKU Non disponible
ISBN 13 9780071754934
ISBN 10 0071754938
Titre Manager's Guide to Virtual Teams
Auteur Kimball Fisher
État Non disponible
Type de reliure Paperback
Éditeur McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Année de publication 2011-06-16
Nombre de pages 240
Note de couverture La photo du livre est présentée à titre d'illustration uniquement. La reliure, la couverture ou l'édition réelle peuvent varier.
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