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DEFINE THE TEAM

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, more teams are

adapting to remote work. Virtual teams are hard to get

right, with virtual management bringing on new challenges

to enhance team engagement and productivity.

In this section, we will:

1. Define key concepts including virtual team and virtual

team management
2. Outline the importance of understanding the roles of

team members

3. Effectively onboarding new individuals to a virtual team

What is a virtual team?

Put simply, a virtual team refers to a group of people
from different geographic locations who work

together or participate in common projects and rely
on communication technology to collaborate.

What is virtual team management?

Virtual team management is the organizing and

supervising of virtual teams working on common

projects.

Team Members Roles and Responsibilities
Team Members Roles and Responsibilities

Teams function most efficiently and productively

when all members share a common understanding of
each other’s roles and responsibilities. Whether you
have been managing the same team for a while, or

welcoming a new member, it is important to establish

clear roles and responsibilities. This can help avoid
duplication of work, confusion and frustration.