{"product_id":"2940172639722","title":"Virtual Leadership: Practical Strategies for Getting the Best Out of Virtual Work and Virtual Teams","description":"\u003cp\u003eVirtual working amp;ndash; also known as remote working, telecommuting, flexible working, or homeworking amp;ndash; is an important and growing trend in the global employment landscape.  Its popularity has increased due to globalization and outsourcing. However, unlocking the benefits of virtual work amp;ndash; increased productivity, flexibility, and collaboration across dispersed teams amp;ndash; depends largely on the organizational culture, management, and leadership to support it. Without the knowledge and skills to be effective in leading virtually, many managers are reluctant to embrace it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eVirtual Leadership\u003c\/i\u003e identifies the challenges of virtual work and explains how to develop the facilitative leadership mindset to effectively manage people remotely. It focuses on tried and tested strategies for being a better leader in a virtual working scenario, and directly addresses the common challenges of managing a company of telecommuters using real-life examples from organizations all over the world. Chapters cover why virtual leadership is vital; virtually working with others; using technology; leading virtual meetings; working across cultures, time zones, languages, and generations; and putting leadership into practice.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brilliance Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47099091157232,"sku":"2940172639722","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940172639722_p0.jpg?v=1763842105","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940172639722","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}