Category Archives: Virtual Work Teams

6 Must-Have Ingredients for Effective Virtual Teams: A Recipe for Success

Darleen DeRosa — January 8, 2018 Follow @onpoint_llc — January 8, 2018 Virtual teams are becoming the new fact of life for businesses all over the globe. However, while virtual teams are being used ever more frequently, that doesn’t mean that they’re being utilized or managed properly. In fact, OnPoint has found that many organizations … Continue reading 6 Must-Have Ingredients for Effective Virtual Teams: A Recipe for Success

Why Your Organization Shouldn’t Abandon Virtual Teams

Rick Lepsinger — October 18, 2017 Follow @onpoint_llc — October 18, 2017 geralt / Pixabay A common misconception about the virtual workplace is that the drawbacks outweigh the benefits. However, the benefits that stem from providing employers remote work opportunities include reduced employee absences, increased productivity and employee morale, a greater talent pool for hiring … Continue reading Why Your Organization Shouldn’t Abandon Virtual Teams

Leading a Virtual Team? Do These 4 Things To Avoid Common Pitfalls

Toland Lawrence — January 12, 2017 Follow @tolandlaw— January 12, 2017 Working from home — even for part of the time — has many advantages. It saves money on office space, reduces time wasted on commuting, and can help you achieve greater work-life balance. Telecommuting has even been shown to Telecommuting has even been shown … Continue reading Leading a Virtual Team? Do These 4 Things To Avoid Common Pitfalls

Are You Making These Virtual Team Building Mistakes?

Darleen DeRosa — November 4, 2016 Follow @onpoint_llc— November 4, 2016 Holding employees accountable, managing conflict and building trust and strong relationships amongst team members can be challenging for any leader. But add distance to the mix, and suddenly that challenge becomes much larger. Virtual teams are more prevalent than ever these days, and with … Continue reading Are You Making These Virtual Team Building Mistakes?

These 3 Characteristics Are Key To Managing Virtual Teams

by Darleen DeRosa Follow @onpoint_llcSeptember 1, 2016 Many people assume the characteristics that make a good leader are the same no matter where that leader is located. However, managing virtual teams effectively requires a set of skills that is different from managing teams located under the same roof. In addition to excelling at the execution-oriented … Continue reading These 3 Characteristics Are Key To Managing Virtual Teams