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Podcast: Leadership Article Review Podcast
Episode: Collaborating from Afar: Tips for Maximizing Productivity When Your Team is Remote, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
Description:
Abstract: As more teams conduct their work remotely, effective collaboration across distances has become increasingly important. However, remote work also introduces unique challenges to teamwork and productivity that require strategic solutions. This practitioner-oriented brief provides research-backed guidance and examples for overcoming barriers to remote collaboration. Drawing from literature on virtual teams, knowledge management, and distributed work, it establishes the communication, coordination, and community-building practices necessary for maximum effectiveness when working apart rather than together. Specific strategies are offered for areas like establishing communication norms, leveraging collaboration technology, delegating coordination responsibilities, and facilitating community beyond simple task execution. Case studies...