Lead, follow, or get out of the way: managing global teams harmoniously

Many businesses today have one or more distributed teams. Distributed teams operating in different time zones can work on projects around the clock, and strong talent can be found around the world.

However the benefits of distributed teams aren't without some trade-offs. It can be difficult to adopt the agile practice of face-to-face interactions. Meetings may not always be at a convenient time, depending on which time zone you are in. Scheduling enough crossover time between team members in different locations can be a challenge.

Managing a global team successfully involves much more than navigating time zones and managing people’s calendars.

In this session you will learn:

• Common mistakes that project managers make managing global teams.

• 5 tips to leading global teams successfully.

• How to build trust, respect, and teamwork, no matter what the location.

This session will leave you with some good ideas on how inspire your global team to work together more cohesively and to deliver high-quality work on time.