Virtual project teams are the quintessential example of a matrix and cross functional team. As a result, risks around geography, culture, communication, and organizational structure present themselves in ways that haven’t done so in the past.
In addition, there is a higher probability with virtual teams for misunderstanding and conflict that hinder their ability to produce and deliver a successful project. It is bad enough that majority of project and initiatives fail to meet their original success criteria, but when you add the additional risks and burdens related to a virtual project it seems doomed to certain failure.
Given the critical importance that virtual projects and initiatives have for an organization, how can they avoid failing?
The success of a virtual project team depends highly on 5 critical steps. These steps, if in place and executed successfully, will dramatically improve the productivity and overall success rate for any virtual project. The steps are:
• Structure
• Communication
• Leadership
• Trust
• Motivation
Ron Ponce, President of Fog City Consulting, will present the free webinar, which will provide tremendous insight and value to any business and is a “Must Attend” event. The basis of the presentation is his recent article "The 5 Essential Leadership Skills of Virtual Project Management
Take action now and spend an hour of your day to learn about the power and value that the 5 Steps can bring you, your business, and your clients. Your clients will sing your praises if they are able to get their products and services delivered when promised and on budget. So don't wait!
Title: 5 steps to increase the productivity and success of your virtual project team!
Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM PDT
Register here (http://www.fogcityconsulting.com/
