NPDP Certification Prep Discussion Forum

Virtual teams are very different than co-located teams. In a virtual team, individuals communicate primarily through technology-assisted means, rarely meet together, and are focused on tasks rather than team cohesion.

Five tips for managing a virtual team include initiation and structure, communication, meetings and protocols, knowledge management, and team leadership.

Check out this paper on Bridging Communication Gaps in Virtual teams.
http://www.globalnpsolutions.com/services/npd-resources/open-access/communication-gaps-virtual-teams-part-1/