Teamsmith has developed tools to help virtual teams perform at a high level since 2012. They provide a virtual toolbelt with eight key roles that teams can take on: innovator, broker, producer, director, coordinator, monitor, facilitator, mentor, and CXO. When teams utilize these roles properly, it leads to higher goal achievement and effective teamwork. The two most important roles are the monitor, who provides continuity, and producer, who motivates task completion.

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Crafting High Performance Virtual Teams since 2012
Virtual Toolbelt

2. Teamsmith Virtual Toolbelt
Smith (v) to forge on an anvil; form by heating and pounding: to smith armor.
Looking at this definition metaphorically, Teamsmith has forged a number of tools for a
high-performing virtual teams out of obstacles and challenges, by utilizing key
leadership characteristics. We have created a handy toolbelt that illustrates the tools
you will need to become a high performing virtual team: Innovators, brokers,
producers, directors, coordinators, monitors, facilitators, mentors and CXOs (chief
experience officers) all contribute to high performing teams. Each role represents a
different, yet complementary, tool that when used properly leads to higher goal
attainment and more effective team functioning.
Of all these tools (the eight taken from *Carte, Chidambaram & Becker, 2006,
Leaderplex model, and the CXO added by Teamsmith), two are most valuable: shared
monitoring and concentrated producing. For groups to operate at an optimal level, all
team members must be committed to monitoring the group’s progress and each
individual member must take responsibility for their contribution to the overall
product.

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