1. Improving Effectiveness on Distributed Teams Rick Neighbarger

2. Improving Effectiveness on Distributed Teams 123 Distributed Team: Definition Benefits Challenges 56 Building a distributed team Leading a distributed team 7 Working on/with a distributed team

3. What is a Distributed Team? Group of coworkers Working closely together On a regular basis To achieve shared business goals Is my workgroup a team?

4. What is a Distributed Team? Either shared manager or matrixed team Work from home Regularly or on occasion Work from office Citywide/national/global distribution

5. What are the benefits of distributed teams? Distributed Teams

6. FOR COMPANY Talent from larger pool Reduced brick & mortar expenses Reduced environmental impact Improved productivity* Flexibility for life & family Improved work/life balance Reduced environmental impact Lower expenses* FOR EMPLOYEE Benefits of Distributed Teams *Ideally (depends on the situation)

7. What are the challenges of distributed teams? Distributed Teams

8. Challenges of Distributed Teams How do I build a distributed team? How do I lead or manage a distributed team? How do I work on a distributed team?

9. How Do I Build a Distributed Team? It’s hard to Convince management & HR to allow remote teams Identify the right people for a distributed team Form team relationships remotely Onboard team members/deliver common training to all

10. How Do I Lead a Distributed Team? It’s hard to Set/manage objectives remotely Know if everyone is working Reward good effort remotely

11. How Do I Work on a Distributed Team? It’s hard to Communicate what we need to get the work done It’s hard to conduct distributed meetings It’s hard to collaborate on documentation Minimize disruptions from home environment Not gain weight working so close to the kitchen

12. Respect Above and through all: respect for everyone!

13. Improving Effectiveness on Distributed Teams Thanks to the following colleagues who contributed from their wealth of experience working with distributed teams! These practitioners have over 75 years combined experience working with and managing distributed teams.

14. QUESTIONS?