Successful Virtual Teams Know Teamwork

If you’ve ever wondered what makes a virtual team successful, you’re not alone. It’s not always easy to get it right, especially when you’re grappling with the typical challenges that virtual teams face, like complicated time zones, varied communication styles and limited personal contact.
So what’s the secret? Take a look at some of the common traits outstanding virtual teams and their members share.

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The Road to a Collaborative Culture [INFOGRAPHIC]

One of the most important aspects of building effective teams is to help the team get the small things in order so everyone can work on the big, important things that can truly elevate your organization. From a productivity standpoint, you really need to build a collaborative culture that focuses on better teamwork.

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5 Collaboration Lessons From Partnerships Gone Terribly Wrong

Oh sure, everyone loves it when a plan comes together.

With successful collaborations, the rewards are great, the high-fives and back-pats are plentiful, and you can go to sleep at night knowing that your team did a fantastic job.

But then there are the times when, in spite of valiant efforts, an attempt at teamwork goes down the toilet. Take a look at some of these famous failed collaborations, and the lessons we can learn from them.

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