virtual teams
Distributed work groups
Virtual teams are groups whose members work together across physical distances, relying on digital communication rather than face-to-face interaction.
The members may be spread across offices, cities, or time zones: Our virtual team spans three continents.
The arrangement became widespread with video conferencing and collaborative software, accelerating dramatically during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- video conferencingReal-time audiovisual communication online
- online meetingsRemote group video sessions
- instant messagingLive online text communication
- trust-buildingEstablishing mutual confidence
- face timeDirect in-person interaction
team bonding · language barriers · cultural sensitivity · email · shared calendar · internet connectivity · telecommuting · dispersed · conflict resolution · timezone · agile methodology · remote work · telework · digital nomad · asynchronous · hybrid working · global networking · home office
- global workforceexpatriates, expats, foreign workers, overseas employment, international transfers
- work arrangementsjob sharing, part-time, part-time work, full-time, remote work
- workforceworkers, employee, employees, labor force, employer
- digital connectivityinternet, Wi-Fi, email, social media, video calls
- online communitiesforum, online communities, discussion board, forums, message board
- teamworkco-op mode, collaborate, team games, assists, communication