Virtual collaboration: 5 Myths, 5 Tips, and 5 Things to Do Tomorrow
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Training session on virtual collaboration delivered to Hewlett Packard EMEA Finance on 17th May 2010. Presented on-site at Sant Cugat, Spain, and broadcast EMEA-wide.
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Virtual collaboration: 5 Myths, 5 Tips, and 5 Things to Do Tomorrow
- 1. Virtual Collaboration: 5 Myths, 5 Tips, and 5 Things to do Tomorrow Hewlett Packard EMEA Finance Development & Training Day, Sant Cugat, Spain & EMEA-wide dial-in 17th May, 2010 Dr. Steven MacGregor (steven@macstrong.es)
- 2. Presenting the magic formula for virtual collaboration success: Dr. S. P. MacGregor steven@macstrong.es
- 3. Dr. S. P. MacGregor steven@macstrong.es
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- 5. Dr. S. P. MacGregor steven@macstrong.es
- 6. But, from time to time, there’s a fly in the ointment.. Dr. S. P. MacGregor steven@macstrong.es
- 7. Eyjafjallajökull!*@!# Dr. S. P. MacGregor steven@macstrong.es
- 8. But seriously, with the right approach and management, Virtual Collaboration is the optimum solution. Lets start by dispelling some of the myths around virtual work.. Dr. S. P. MacGregor steven@macstrong.es
- 9. 5 Myths
- 10. Myth # 1 Face to face is always better Dr. S. P. MacGregor steven@macstrong.es
- 11. Myth # 2 Virtual collaboration is not the norm Dr. S. P. MacGregor steven@macstrong.es
- 12. Myth # 3 Nothing good ever comes out of virtual work Dr. S. P. MacGregor steven@macstrong.es
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- 15. Myth # 4 If only we had the right technology!! Dr. S. P. MacGregor steven@macstrong.es
- 16. Myth # 5 You must meet face-to-face in order to see eye-to-eye Dr. S. P. MacGregor steven@macstrong.es
- 17. So, in sum, we can say that virtual work is the de-facto mode of collaboration that produces the bulk of work in today’s world, and sometimes, spectacular results. Granted, it’s not easy!! Dr. S. P. MacGregor steven@macstrong.es
- 18. 5Tips
- 19. Tip # 1 Above all, it’s about sharing Dr. S. P. MacGregor steven@macstrong.es
- 20. Tip # 2 Take the necessary time to plan and think off-line Dr. S. P. MacGregor steven@macstrong.es
- 21. Thinking about a virtual collaboration protocol Some key considerations What is the vision, purpose, and objectives? What are the roles and responsibilities of colleagues? What are the ‘rules of the game’? How are decisions taken? How should conflicts be resolved? When and how are resources to be supplied? Dr. S. P. MacGregor steven@macstrong.es
- 22. Time and space matrix TIME same different same f2f post-it SPACE different phone, skype e-mail Dr. S. P. MacGregor steven@macstrong.es
- 23. Tip # 3 Do not multi-task Dr. S. P. MacGregor steven@macstrong.es
- 24. Tip # 4 Learn to live with lower awareness Dr. S. P. MacGregor steven@macstrong.es
- 25. Tip # 5 Don’t neglect the physical when it comes to the virtual Dr. S. P. MacGregor steven@macstrong.es
- 26. We were born to move Dr. S. P. MacGregor steven@macstrong.es
- 27. Don’t forget to breathe! Dr. S. P. MacGregor steven@macstrong.es
- 28. 5 things to do tomorrow
- 29. Action # 1 Find out something new about one of colleagues Dr. S. P. MacGregor steven@macstrong.es
- 30. Action # 2 Write down (and share) your norms for using each communication mode Dr. S. P. MacGregor steven@macstrong.es
- 31. Email! 1. Answer messages within a 12 hour period.! 2. Use the subject line as the message! 3. Prioritize mail by coding top of message with either “Requires action” or “For your information (FYI)”! 4. Send short, straightforward messages (tweets!)! Audio conference! 1. Send out agenda in advance: name + contact information of person calling meeting, meeting purpose, start time and expected length, names of attendees, etc.! 2. Limit participation to no more than eight people,! 3. Be punctual! 4. Preface all comments with introduction, own name! 5. Avoid interrupting others! Dr. S. P. MacGregor steven@macstrong.es
- 32. Action # 3 Create your own ‘Facemap’
- 33. Action # 4 Construct a common ground platform Dr. S. P. MacGregor steven@macstrong.es
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- 35. Action # 5 Share this presentation with your colleagues Dr. S. P. MacGregor steven@macstrong.es
- 36. 1 And finally, thing you must remember
- 37. It’s not about technology, it’s about people: A) Build on swift trust, B) Establish norms, C) Nurture common ground. Dr. S. P. MacGregor steven@macstrong.es
- 38. MSI logo Virtual Collaboration: 5 Myths, 5 Tips, and 5 Things to do Tomorrow Thanks + Good Luck! Dr. Steven MacGregor (steven@macstrong.es)