THE EIGHT CHARACTERISTICS OF HIGH-PERFORMING VIRTUAL TEAMS

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Why do some virtual teams function more effectively than others? Virtual teams come in many varieties and working with people you never, or rarely see brings new challenges. Throughout my career I have worked with virtual teams from many types of organizations and noticed eight characteristics that emerge in those that are high-performing.

 

Here they are:

 

1. Global vs. Local Mindset

Members exhibit a global mindset whether or not they work globally. They look outward, not inward.

 

2. Mission/Common Purpose

Members share responsibility for achieving the mission.

 

3. Trust and Authenticity

A culture of tolerance facilitates trust among team members.

 

4. Meaningful Communication

Members engage in true communication with each other. They create a shared understanding around context communication, they have access to and utilize technology to their benefit, and they engage in ongoing dialogue.

 

5. Flow of Information

An easy flow of information exists and is communicated using various technology mediums.

 

6. Conflict Management Mechanism

A conflict management mechanism is in place to process and monitor virtual conflicts that typically create misunderstanding.

 

7. Effective Work Systems

Work systems are in place to produce deliverables within budgetary and time constraints.

 

8. Positive Attitude

Team members have a positive attitude that spans time and distance challenges.

 

Regardless of location, industry or level, these eight characteristics of high performing virtual teams influence results. Although it would be next to impossible to assemble virtual teams that perform perfectly across all eight categories, successful virtual teams work on creating systems and behaving consistently around them.

 

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