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Associations can take steps to build successful virtual teams

Latest in a recurring series of expert columns for association leaders interested in unlocking the potential of social technology The term “virtual team” has been around for more than a decade, so the base concept is nothing new. However, the application of this idea is poised to grow exponentially and associations can benefit from maximizing the positive aspects even more than most types of organizations. The reasons are obvious—associations have been creating and administering virtual teams for decades, with member subcommittees, ad hoc groups and discussion teams that struggled to complete tasks with only a conference call as a tool. Now it is time to take the next… Read More