In an effort to better understand the dynamics of distributed teams, I decided to interview my own virtual team members at the social media marketing agency I co-own, Conversify. rebranded my virtual consultancy with my long-time friend Monique Elwell to create Conversify. Don’t knock virtual worlds. MORE >>

similar negative pattern was found for those with fully virtual managers. Note though that the negative effects of managers working virtually were only observed compared to when supervisors were co-located with their teams. managing remotely remote work social exchange theory telecommuting virtual teams MORE >>

Too often, out of sight can mean out of mind when you have team members spread out in various offices around the world. Just replying with “Thank you&# is nice, but it isn’t very personal and can sometimes seem insincere. Most teams try to get everyone together in person at least occasionally. Set reminders. MORE >>

It can be hard to feel connected and on the same page with employees and team members, especially when working remotely. By finding ways to relate to the people on your team, you can improve communications , build better connections and create an even stronger organization. Relating to Your Team. Ask the Big Questions. Stories. MORE >>

As virtual teams and remote workers become more common, employers increasingly feeling the need to employ remote monitoring and management tools. Here’s a short video overview of the service in action: Managers can setup teams, invite members and assign privileges to allow team members to view each others’ screens. MORE >>