Virtual team members should be required to complete formal training in the areas of team dynamics, interpersonal communications, and the effective use of technology tools. Supervisors must closely monitor the number and intensity of employees team assignments to avoid overload and eventual burnout. Keep systems as simple as possible. Make sure that your systems are adequate to your teams requirements, but do not overload team members with bells and whistles that they are not likely to use.
Superior systems require top-notch technical support to turn potential gains into realized benefits.
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