Virtual Team Success: A Practical Guide for Working and Leading from a Distance
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| Rating | : | 4.98 (718 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0470532963 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 224 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-05-01 |
| Language | : | English |
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From the Inside FlapVirtual Team SuccessIn today's complex organizations it is not uncommon to have as many as 50 percent of employees working on virtual teams. This groundbreaking book is a hands-on, practical toolkit filled with down-to-earth examples and insights that can enhance the virtual team experience for everyone involved.The authors' research study is one of the most comprehensive applied studies ever conducted on virtual teams, and all of the recommendations outlined are based on these findings as well as the authors' years of experience helping virtual teams and virtual team leaders effectively lead and collaborate from a distance. To help organizations and lea
Darleen has authored numerous articles on virtual teams.Richard Lepsinger is president of OnPoint Consulting and has a twenty-year track record of success as a human resource consultant and executive. She brings ten years of management consulting experience, with expertise in the areas of talent/succession management, executive assessment, virtual teams, and organizational assessment. Darleen DeRosa, Ph.D., is a managing partner at OnPoint Consulting. He is the coauthor
"Decent read for those new to leadership; especially leading virtual employees" according to J.R. Espino. I do like how the book can be used as a "handbook", allowing you to flip to the relevant pages of the book for your needs (as opposed to having to read it straight through). I was a little disappointed in the content because it was somewhat basic, and I had expected more from a book with its price tag. Quite honestly, when I opened the package I was surprised to see how thin the book is with larger fo. "Very simplistic" according to Tony Sherman. It is very much a new managers book, and pretty theoretical; unfortunately light on practical techniques. This is one of the kindle books I wish I could return. Lots of words, however low actionable content. I can imagine this book being a great book in the mid to late 1990s.Pretty disappointed.. A Must Read for Leaders of Virtual Teams Holley Jacobs I had to purchase this book for my Graduate program. This book is a great read for anyone who deals with virtual teams, whether they are national or international. The information is set up in a very user friendly manner and flows nicely. It kept my interest but the best part of the book is that you do not have to read it from page one and on. You can view the chapters in the beginning and choose whic
The RAMP model makes it easy to focus on what's important in enabling top performance." —Mike Beyerlein, professor, Organizational Leadership, Purdue University. After extensive and careful study of real teams, DeRosa and Lepsinger have captured essential information, principles of operation, and tools in a highly readable volume that can help thoughtful readers elevate the performance of the teams significantly. I've been waiting for a book like this and look forward to recommending it as a resource that can help improve the performance of our teams!" —Kathleen McGuire, manager organizational development, Bayer