Leading any team involves managing people, technical oversight, and project administration, but leaders of virtual teams perform these functions from afar. Leading Virtual Teams walks you through the basics of:



● Connecting your people to each other—and to the team's mission



● Surmounting language, distance, and technology barriers



● Identifying and using the right communication channels



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