{"product_id":"managers-guide-to-virtual-teams-9780071754934","title":"Manager's Guide to Virtual Teams","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGet solid collaboration from team members in remote locations\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlobalization and new technologies have made team collaboration from distant geographical locations--on the road, from home or client sites, even on the other side of the globe--a routine part of business. Managing these teams requires new skills and sensitivities to maximize team and organizational performance.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmphasizing pragmatism over theory and offering helpful tips instead of vague observations, \u003ci\u003eManager's Guide to Virtual Teams\u003c\/i\u003e helps you bridge the communication gaps created by geographical separation and get peak performance from employees you rarely see. You will learn how to: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eKeep team members in remote locations motivated and involved \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoach for peak performance via e-mail, telephone, teleconference, and videoconference \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelp widely scattered team members understand their contribution to the business \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild consensus for decisions among virtual team members \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn effective communication and feedback techniques for enhancing team performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eBriefcase Books\u003c\/b\u003e, written specifically for today's busy manager, feature eye-catching icons, checklists, and sidebars to guide managers step by step through everyday workplace situations. Look for these innovative features to help you navigate each page: \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eClear definitions of key terms and concepts \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTactics and strategies for managing virtual teams \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTricks of the trade for executing effective management techniques \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractical advice for minimizing the possibility of error \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarning signs for when things are about to go wrong \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExamples of successful virtual managing \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecific planning procedures, tactics, and hands-on techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Kimball Fisher, Mareen Fisher\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e McGraw-Hill Companies\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/17\/2011\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 240\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.69lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.09h x 6.25w x 0.59d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780071754934\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eFisher, Kimball:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cb\u003eKimball Fisher\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eMareen Fisher\u003c\/b\u003e are co-founders of The Fisher Group, Inc. and have worked with many Fortune 100 companies to implement high- performance management systems. They have consulted for clients in North America, Western Europe, Asia and Africa with companies such as Amoco, Apple Computers, Chevron, Corning, Delphi\/Delco, Hewlett-Packard, Monsanto, Motorola, NBC, PepsiCo, Proctor and Gamble, The Port of Seattle, Shell, and Weyerhaeuser. The Fishers have trained thousands of managers. They are widely published and are popular speakers on teams, leadership and organization design. Kimball. Fisher is author of Leading Self-Directed Work Teams and co-author of Tips for Teams.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis title is not returnable\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"McGraw-Hill Companies","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":40937528066163,"sku":"9.78007E+12","price":20.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_3e0567a3-9f5b-4482-8b2c-e3d418680678.jpg?v=1693314329","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/en-de\/products\/managers-guide-to-virtual-teams-9780071754934","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}