Part 100: Virtual Teams
(Project Resource Management: Acquire Resources)
(Project Resource Management: Develop Team)
- A Virtual Team does not have to meet face-to-face
- Virtual Teams communicate through e-mail, social media, and video conferencing
- Advantages of Virtual Teams include the ability to
- Form teams from individuals who live in different geographic areas
- Obtain special expertise from individuals who are in different geographic areas
- Incorporate employees who work from home
- Form teams that work a variety of shifts
- Include people with disabilities
- Engage in projects that would not be cost-effective due to travel expenses
- Disadvantages of Virtual Teams include
- Misunderstandings
- Feelings of isolation
- Difficulties of sharing knowledge and experience
- Cost of technology
- Communication planning is more important with Virtual Teams