Virtual Teams: Reaching Across Space, Time, And Organizations With Technology

Teams are key to modern organizations, and advances in communication technologies have changed teamwork dynamics. Traditional teams are increasingly replaced by distributed virtual groups connected via relationships and technology, crossing space, time, and organizational boundaries. This fifth edition of Virtual Teams by Jessica Lipnack and Jeffrey Stamps explores the new world of remote work, offering guidance on starting, implementing, and maintaining virtual teams. Many global companies utilize virtual teams, enabled by the Internet, intranets, and groupware, to collaborate on projects across locations. While virtual teams can be highly effective, they also pose challenges such as misunderstandings and coordination issues. Lipnack and Stamps provide a comprehensive framework, including case studies from various corporations, to help organizations develop successful virtual teams. The book emphasizes practical strategies for adapting to the evolving landscape of organizational communication.