Virtual Team Management: Tips for Managers and Leaders

Management Communication 1
Management Communication

Management Communication 2
XYZ Company
A-22, Holy Street
Date: 9/08/2018
To: Marketing Director
From: Senior Analyst
Subject: VIRTUAL TEAM MANAGEMENT
A virtual team is defined as the group of people which mainly participates in the common
projects by collaborating their efforts and actions for the purpose of achieving the common
objectives.
As stated, management of the virtual team is the most important process, and while managing
and leading the team following are some important areas on which managers and leaders must
focus:
First argument includes the discussion related to the different time zones, language barriers, and
cultural differences between the members of the virtual teams. Second argument deals with the
clarity, and third argument deals with the emergent leadership.
Different time zones: Different zones of times are considered as the big issue, as it creates the
complications in the working. Different time zones are not only an issue but it is also an
opportunity for the purpose of increasing efficiency by working around the clock. Managers can
develop the team which works 24/7 for the purpose of ensuring connectivity with other teams.
Another area which must be considered by the managers is the hurdles related to the language, as
this area require the greater attention of the manager and leader while delegating the work to its
team members. For resolving this issue, management can develop the team charter which mainly
clarifies the direction and also established the well defines rules in context of working together
(Duarte & Snyder, 2006). Culture difference is another big issue which must be considered by
each and every manager or leader of the virtual teams. It is very difficult for the managers to
focus on the background of each and every member of the team for the purpose of ensuring the
effective collaboration. As there is difference between the members of the team, and because of
this it is necessary to balance it with the help of the formal and informal communication. (Serrat,
2009).
Clarity: Clarity is the most important element for making any team effective, and because of this
it is the most important responsibility of the manager and leader. In other words, mangers must
assigned particular tasks to each and every member of the team. Particular tasks not only ensure
the clarity but also prevent the confusion and chaos between the team members. Manager must