Virtually International: How Remote Teams can Harness the Energy, Talent, and Insights of Diverse Cultures

Organizations have turned to videoconferencing to augment operations, launch products, and reduce costs. The digital transformation of industries has driven a boom in the global gig economy. Virtually International provides practical project management principles to shorten learning curves and curtail the costs of managing international teams. It also explores the cultural dimensions of working with professionals from ethnic, religious, and linguistic backgrounds different from co-workers.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 168 pages
Publication date: 15 September 2021
Publisher: Emerald Publishing Limited

Organizations have embraced videoconferencing as a powerful tool to enhance their operations, launch products, and reduce costs. The digital transformation of industries has sparked a global gig economy, where enterprises tap into vast pools of freelancers and distributed staff worldwide to optimize overhead, utilize specialized talent, and achieve agility. A new era of project and team management has emerged, with corporate staff responsible for managing projects with globally diverse teams spanning different countries and cultures.

Virtually International is a valuable resource for corporate professionals who find themselves managing projects with diverse teams across borders. This book introduces readers to fundamental project management principles that streamline learning curves and minimize the costs associated with managing international teams. It discusses the importance of selecting technology platforms and tools that facilitate remote collaboration and provides guidance for home office workers to optimize their working environments.

The book offers practical strategies for virtual project managers to support productivity and enhance the well-being of geographically distributed team members. It also explores the cultural dimensions of working with professionals from diverse backgrounds, emphasizing the importance of understanding and respecting cultural differences.

Virtually International is a comprehensive guide that managers have been eagerly seeking to build globally diverse and inclusive teams of top talent. By visiting VirtuallyInternational.com, readers can continue exploring practical ways of working effectively and problem-solving remotely across borders and cultures.

Weight: 258g
Dimension: 152 x 229 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781801171915