Eminence Inc. Training Session

Virtual Teams: Creating the

Foundation for Success

November 17, 2009

Eminence Inc. Training Session

Agenda•Welcome

▫Background of Virtual Team▫Purpose of Team

•Training Session▫Advantages/Disadvantages▫Remedies▫Technology Used▫Conclusion

•Q & A•Key Takeaways

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•Formation of virtual team

•Project goal: develop affordable laptop▫Touch technology▫Customization

Welcome

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Advantages

Transcend Space/Time Boundaries

Emerging Technologie

s

Diverse Perspective

s

Increased Productivity

Accessible Expertise

4Piccoli, 2004

DisadvantagesImproper use

of communicatio

n

Hardship of developing the team

Reliance on technology

Communication lags

5Piccoli, 2004

Outlook

• Routine communication▫E-mail▫Schedule

• Calendar sharing▫Meeting times▫Appointments▫Deadlines

6Microsoft Corporation, 2009

Live Meeting

• Meetings over the web▫Audio and video

capabilities▫Data sharing

• Communication▫Chat with members▫Ask a question▫Feedback via

“seat color”7Agnvall, 2009

SharePoint• Team Collaboration Site

▫ Important Resources▫Easy search capability▫Links/Actions lists

• Document Management▫Shared Documents

library▫“Check-out/Check-in”

feature

Eminence Inc.

8Dwyer, 2009

Looking Forward

•Weekly conference call: Wednesdays at 10am

•For future help, contact Steven Vogel, VP - Training and Development▫(720) 690-5885▫EminenceT&[email protected]

•Thank you!

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Questions?

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Key Takeaways

•Virtual teams create opportunities for success▫Outlook▫Live Meeting▫SharePoint

•Collaboration is essential

•Thank you!

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