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on the same projects, in
Virtuality Reality that is
unison, even though they not defined by concrete
may reside on different parameters, the power of

continents. acting without a physical presence. In
As a manager, you’ll our context, it’s the inherent ability
have to try out your own or potential to bring people together
as one team, working on the same
techniques for making
projects, in unison, even though they
your presence felt among
may reside on different continents.
the people you lead across
the planet. And that can be
tricky. However, the future is here and virtual teams are on the
rise; learning to manage them so that morale stays high and

employee confidence in your leadership remains steady
will be the toughest part.
Virtual teams Virtual
Managers Know What
teams consist of people
Matters who may never see or meet

But here’s the good one another.They may never see or
meet their manager either. Employees
news—it can be done! The
who make up virtual teams may
key is keeping track of
rarely speak to their managers and
people and how they’re
yet, they can function as an effective
doing. Know what matters and synchronistic group.They do this
to you and know what by working primarily in cyberspace.
matters to your people,

regardless of where they live. Learn to use the newest technolo-
gies that will keep you close, like cyberspace auditoriums and
virtual conference rooms.

Get Input from Suzie in Switzerland, Not Just

Dan down the Hall

It’s so easy to simply ask for input from those closest in proximity
to you. And why not? It’s faster and more convenient. Plus, you
know Bob and like his ideas. But in this global workplace, it’s
important that everyone be included, no matter how far away.
Don’t succumb to old habits. You’re a global manager, man-
aging a global village, so act like one. It all comes down to per-

spective and how you treat people. If you treat people like they