Comments on: Leading a Global Team- The Starter Guide http://gadishamia.wordpress.com/2007/10/13/leading-a-global-team-the-starter-guide/ * a la: (French) like, in the manner of or style of something. Fri, 01 Jan 2010 07:18:32 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: The Wisdon of Crowds- My Top Posts « a la 360 by Gadi Shamia http://gadishamia.wordpress.com/2007/10/13/leading-a-global-team-the-starter-guide/#comment-260 The Wisdon of Crowds- My Top Posts « a la 360 by Gadi Shamia Sat, 24 Nov 2007 20:18:10 +0000 http://gadishamia.wordpress.com/2007/10/13/leading-a-global-team-the-starter-guide/#comment-260 [...] most popular by far is Leading a Global Team- The Starter Guide. I got few mails from people that said it really helped them which made me feel [...] [...] most popular by far is Leading a Global Team- The Starter Guide. I got few mails from people that said it really helped them which made me feel [...]

]]> By: Gadi Shamia http://gadishamia.wordpress.com/2007/10/13/leading-a-global-team-the-starter-guide/#comment-23 Gadi Shamia Thu, 18 Oct 2007 15:44:03 +0000 http://gadishamia.wordpress.com/2007/10/13/leading-a-global-team-the-starter-guide/#comment-23 Fantastic comment that made me think of one more thing: a manager of a global team will travel a lot. When you travel once a quarter you can always leave an out of office message and put everything on hold. When you travel twice a month you have to keep doing the routine (1:1s, team meetings etc) while you travel. This is a big challenge that requires discipline but pays off. Fantastic comment that made me think of one more thing: a manager of a global team will travel a lot. When you travel once a quarter you can always leave an out of office message and put everything on hold. When you travel twice a month you have to keep doing the routine (1:1s, team meetings etc) while you travel. This is a big challenge that requires discipline but pays off.

]]> By: Liz Wiseman http://gadishamia.wordpress.com/2007/10/13/leading-a-global-team-the-starter-guide/#comment-20 Liz Wiseman Thu, 18 Oct 2007 05:16:42 +0000 http://gadishamia.wordpress.com/2007/10/13/leading-a-global-team-the-starter-guide/#comment-20 Great advice for leading a global team -- Gadi's suggestions include some definite best practices. The other I would add is that managing a distributed global team also requires far more consistency and routine than managing local teams. Hold regular staff meetings, have regular 1-1s, send out agendas in advance. When crossing cultures and timelines, teams depend more heavily on routine and consistency. Thanks Gadi. liz Great advice for leading a global team — Gadi’s suggestions include some definite best practices. The other I would add is that managing a distributed global team also requires far more consistency and routine than managing local teams. Hold regular staff meetings, have regular 1-1s, send out agendas in advance. When crossing cultures and timelines, teams depend more heavily on routine and consistency. Thanks Gadi. liz

]]> By: Scott Annan http://gadishamia.wordpress.com/2007/10/13/leading-a-global-team-the-starter-guide/#comment-13 Scott Annan Mon, 15 Oct 2007 12:30:13 +0000 http://gadishamia.wordpress.com/2007/10/13/leading-a-global-team-the-starter-guide/#comment-13 I like the focus on people and being able to connect. Too many groups just jump in and expect these teams to work, but, as you point out, it takes open, regular communication, trust, and a common objective. I also agree with your comments around technology. Teams need a toolbox of tools in their communications arsenal, and need to use them regularly. We developed a teamspace that allows members to centralize conversations, planning, and all of their documents. It's very easy to use and available for free. Check it out at http://www.mercurygrove.com. Great post, and blog. - Scott I like the focus on people and being able to connect. Too many groups just jump in and expect these teams to work, but, as you point out, it takes open, regular communication, trust, and a common objective.

I also agree with your comments around technology. Teams need a toolbox of tools in their communications arsenal, and need to use them regularly. We developed a teamspace that allows members to centralize conversations, planning, and all of their documents. It’s very easy to use and available for free. Check it out at http://www.mercurygrove.com.

Great post, and blog.

- Scott

]]> By: Gadi Shamia http://gadishamia.wordpress.com/2007/10/13/leading-a-global-team-the-starter-guide/#comment-10 Gadi Shamia Sun, 14 Oct 2007 03:06:47 +0000 http://gadishamia.wordpress.com/2007/10/13/leading-a-global-team-the-starter-guide/#comment-10 This is a good point. Some people don't like to be formal so you can start with small things that everyone can understand like "Conference calls always start up to 5 minutes after the scheduled time" or "No BCCs (hidden recipients) when sending e-mails. This is a good point. Some people don’t like to be formal so you can start with small things that everyone can understand like “Conference calls always start up to 5 minutes after the scheduled time” or “No BCCs (hidden recipients) when sending e-mails.

]]> By: Claire Sookman http://gadishamia.wordpress.com/2007/10/13/leading-a-global-team-the-starter-guide/#comment-9 Claire Sookman Sun, 14 Oct 2007 02:30:01 +0000 http://gadishamia.wordpress.com/2007/10/13/leading-a-global-team-the-starter-guide/#comment-9 I thought your ideas in the article were insightful, one addition I would make which are critical for a virtual team to be effective. 1. Create a Team Operating Agreement (TOA)with your team. Another words how are we going to manage communication and conflict, make decisions and how are we going to conduct our meetings. Have the team create the TOA or rules of engagement and post it in your virtual meeting room. For more information on a TOA visit www.virtualteambuilders.com I thought your ideas in the article were insightful, one addition I would make which are critical for a virtual
team to be effective.
1. Create a Team Operating Agreement (TOA)with your team. Another words how are we going to manage communication and conflict, make decisions and how are we going to conduct our meetings. Have the team create the TOA or rules of engagement and post it in your virtual meeting room. For more information on a TOA visit http://www.virtualteambuilders.com

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