Communicating well builds trust

• The simplest way to ensure employees are meeting expectations is to articulate your expectations.
• Rather than assuming everyone is available, establish the frequency and ideal timing for communication.
• Determine the best time and means of reaching you during the workday.

Virtual teamwork places greater emphasis on communication and organization.

Over the short-term, newly formed virtual teams experience more negative outcomes, such as team conflict, lower satisfaction, less knowledge sharing, and poorer performance. But, they will adapt and improve ove...

• Clarify expectations. Bad assumptions multiply when there is less regular conversation.
• Don't worry about how the team spends their time and focus on results.
• Make time to build relationships. 
• Grant trust and expect the best.
• Be...