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Book Description

Working remotely gives you flexibility and independence. But it can pose challenges when you need to team up with colleagues or coworkers. Virtual Collaboration covers the basics of working productively--and collaboratively--from anywhere. You’ll learn to:

  • Communicate clearly over a variety of media
  • Bond with colleagues across the wires
  • Keep others--and yourself--accountable
  • Avoid and mitigate tech glitches

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Table of Contents

  1. Cover
  2. Series Page
  3. Title Page
  4. Copyright Page
  5. HBR Press Quantity Sales Discounts
  6. Preview
  7. Contents
  8. What Is Virtual Collaboration?
    1. The challenges of virtual collaboration
  9. Clarify Expectations for Your Work
    1. Define the work
    2. Agree on roles, tasks, and processes
    3. Establish a code of conduct
  10. Manage Your Technology
    1. Assess your needs
    2. Select your hardware and software
    3. Put your tools to work
    4. What to do when technology fails
  11. Build Productive Relationships
    1. “Meet” your colleagues
    2. Establish trust
    3. Manage conflict
  12. Communicate Effectively
    1. Pick the right channel
    2. Get—and keep—your colleagues’ attention over e-mail
    3. Hold people accountable
    4. Give and receive feedback
    5. Set boundaries
  13. Manage Common Problems
    1. Set and maintain a schedule that works
    2. Make your work visible to others
    3. Combat isolation
  14. Learn More
  15. Sources
  16. Index
  17. Back Cover
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