Management Tip of the Day: Build Trust on Your Virtual Team

Are you having trouble viewing this email? If so, click here to see it in a web browser. HOME   |   TIPS   |   BLOGS   |   THE MAGAZINE   |   BOOKS   |   STORE RSS   |   Mobile JANUARY 30, 2013 Build Trust on Your Virtual Team Instilling team self-confidence in the traditional workplace is difficult enough, but the process is even tougher in a virtual environment. But even if your group is scattered across the globe, you can ensure they trust each other by doing the following: Help them get to know each other. Managers often assume that people are mainly interested in what their fellow team members can do, not who they are. Wrong. Encourage personal connections by starting meetings with a short time for people to talk about what's been happening in their lives, both professionally and personally. Share and rotate power. Outside of the office, centralized power structure is less effective. Let different members lead the team at different times. The person with the most relevant knowledge about a particular stage of work should take charge. Today's Management Tip was adapted from "How to Build Trust in a Virtual Workplace" by Keith Ferrazzi. Read the full post and join the discussion » Share Today's Tip: FEATURED PRODUCT The Leading Teams with Emotional Intelligence Collection Special Collection Emotional intelligence (EI) is a combination of self-management and social skills that can transform and optimize individual or team performance. This specially priced collection will equip you with practical leadership skills and action-oriented tools that will elevate your ability to inspire teams and produce results. Save 15% off the individual item prices. ADVERTISEMENT Follow the Tip: PREVIOUS TIPS Before You Write Anything, Know Your Readers The Right Way to Give Your Boss Bad News Stop Surfing the Internet Now Keep Your Audience Engaged By Sharing the Stage Know What Makes Your Company Special Make Emotional Connections with Your Employees Job Seekers: Social Media Is Your Friend Grab Senior Executives' Attention When You Present 3 Ways to Battle E-mail Overload Stand Out in Your Interview All Previous Tips BEST SELLERS HBR's 10 Must Reads: The Essentials HBR's 10 Must Reads Boxed Set HBR Guide to Persuasive Presentations HBR Guide to Better Business Writing HBR Guide to Getting the Right Work Done Introducing Mobile ManageMentor Powered by the proven content of Harvard ManageMentor™ iTunes >> Android >> UNSUBSCRIBE   |   UPDATE YOUR PROFILE   |   MORE EMAIL NEWSLETTERS   |   PRIVACY POLICY Was this email forwarded to you? If so, sign up to start receiving your own copy. ABOUT THIS MAILING LIST You have received this message because you subscribed to the "Management Tip of the Day" email newsletter from Harvard Business Review. If at any point you wish to remove yourself from this list, change your email address, or sign up for other email newsletters and alerts, please visit the Harvard Business Review Email Newsletter Preference Center. OPT OUT If you do not wish to receive any email messages from Harvard Business Review, click here. ADVERTISE WITH HBR This enewsletter is read by thousands of decision makers every day. Learn more about connecting your brand with this audience. Copyright © 2013 Harvard Business School Publishing, an affiliate of Harvard Business School. All rights reserved. Harvard Business Publishing | 60 Harvard Way | Boston, MA 02163 Customer Service: 800-545-7685 (+1-617-783-7600 outside the U.S. and Canada)