{"product_id":"9781119376408","title":"Projects Without Boundaries: Successfully Leading Teams and Managing Projects in a Virtual World","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eClear, proven solutions for virtual project management challenges\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eProjects Without Boundaries\u003c\/i\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003eVirtual Project Readiness Assessment \u003c\/i\u003efacilitates 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlobalization 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 no 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eOvercome common challenges of virtual projects with distributed teams\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNavigate complex team dynamics to ensure effective collaboration\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWork seamlessly across borders, time zones, and cultures\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDetermine optimal virtual communication and collaboration tools\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eApply traditional project management practices in a virtual setting\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eA 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. \u003ci\u003eProjects Without Boundaries\u003c\/i\u003e provides expert guidance on keeping it together, with proven practices, tools, and virtual team leadership strategies.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley, John \u0026 Sons, Incorporated","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47136406110448,"sku":"9781119376408","price":52.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781119376408_p0.jpg?v=1763697156","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781119376408","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}