Projects Without Boundaries

<p><b>Clear, proven solutions for virtual project management challenges</b></p> <p><i>Projects Without Boundaries</i> offers project managers a clear framework for bringing both project management practices and project team leadership principles to the virtual space. Written by a team of authors with years of experience managing nationally and internationally distributed teams, this book provides a suite of best practices, checklists, and actionable strategies for managing a project and building a high-performing team in a virtual and multicultural environment. Real-world examples illustrate the application of the concepts discussed, and the <i>Virtual Project Readiness Assessment </i>facilitates both team evaluation and transformation planning for virtual project management improvement. Each chapter focuses on the critical challenges encountered while managing virtual projects and details proven solutions that improve a virtual organization, boost project performance, and facilitate positive outcomes.</p> <p>Globalization and technological advances have merged to create dynamic, productive teams that work together from around the globe; this opportunity can bring great difficulty for project managers, who must negotiate hurdles that do not exist on traditional projects. This book provides ready-made solutions specific to distributed and multicultural teams, to help you achieve the full potential of the global talent pool.</p> <ul> <li>Overcome common challenges of virtual projects with distributed teams</li> <li>Navigate complex team dynamics to ensure effective collaboration</li> <li>Work seamlessly across borders, time zones, and cultures</li> <li>Determine optimal virtual communication and collaboration tools</li> <li>Apply traditional project management practices in a virtual setting</li> </ul> <p>A team fails or thrives on the strength of its management. Fitting the group’s needs, expectations, personalities, and skills into a cohesive whole is seldom simple — and distance adds an additional layer of complexity. <i>Projects Without Boundaries</i> provides expert guidance on keeping it together, with proven practices, tools, and virtual team leadership strategies.</p>