LECTURE 2 • MANAGING VIRTUAL TEAMS

What do remote workers value most? HANDOUT

THE VIRTUAL REALITIES

Virtual teams seek many of the same benefits as in-office teams. These workers want to enjoy
their jobs and engage in respectful collaboration. They want to have the tools they need to
complete their tasks, and they want a supportive system behind them.

Some of the main things remote workers look for in a job:

FLEXIBILITY CLEAR COMMUNICATION

Often, remote work offers team
members the chance to customize
their availability and how they
work. Many people who chose to
work virtually do so because of
the flexibility these jobs allow.
Virtual teams need to communicate
with a series of regular interactions
so that the team remains connected
and up to date. Remote workers
look for opportunities to develop a
culture with one another.

POWERFUL PLATFORMS TRUST AND RESPECT

Whether it’s project management, Every employee, virtual or not,

time tracking, communication, or works best when their team and
file syncing, remote workers need leaders trust and respect them.
effective tools to be a strong part Establish this as a valuable part of
of the team. the culture.