Tag: Challenges in Virtual Collaboration

Virtual Team Paradox #1: Physical Presence Is Necessary

It’s no big secret that virtual teams need to meet face-to-face.  As mentioned in an earlier post, a study completed by Dubé and Robey found that the most prevalent contradiction or tension in virtual teams is the necessity for face-to-face presence. There’s something important about corporeality that allows us to…

Reasons for Collaboration Moderation

Believe it or not, you act differently when you’re on a phone call. And different from that on video. Oh, and you reply differently via chat. And why did you respond that way in email? Folks, it’s not news, but the medium informs the communication.  Obviously we think everyone should…