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Where in the World is My Team?
Making a Success of Your Virtual Global Workplace
Terence Brake (Author)
9780470714294, Wiley
Hardback, published 21 November 2008
240 pages
21.7 x 14.6 x 1.9 cm, 0.413 kg
"This is a well done and much needed book for anyone dealing with the challenges of a geographically dispersed team." (ManagementCraft.typepad.com, March 28th 2009) "... some important illustrations of the benefits and challenges of working across multiple countries, time zones, and cultures.... It's worth reading" (Intranets, January 2009)
As the economy becomes increasingly global, businesses need employees who can work in teams that cross borders and transcend physical spaces. In Where in the World Is My Team, fictional character Will Williams shares entertaining anecdotes and practical advice to accustom readers to the challenges of a global, virtual workplace. This easy-to-follow guide, ideal for managers and those interested in succeeding in a global economy, introduces new technologies but focuses especially on the six Key Performance Zones for global team collaboration with briefing report summaries to emphasize key points.
Acknowledgements ix Cast of Characters xiii Welcome Mat 1 Let the Games Begin 3 Cooperation 21 Convergence 43 Coordination 61 Capability 85 Communication 109 Cultural Intelligence 139 Showtime: All Together Now! 169 Briefing Report: Global Virtual Team Essentials 185 Useful Terms 211
Subject Areas: Business & management [KJ]
