The Distance Manager: A Hands On Guide to Managing Off-Site Employees and Virtual Teams

Global business demands on new technologies have created a virtual workspace for many companies. Organizations like AT&T have moved their sales forces out of the office entirely, and have provided dedicated telephone and data lines for reps to work out of their homes. These developments have have resulted in the average manager becoming a distance manager . This work aims to offer advice to managers which enables them to ensure that they’re getting peak performance from employees whom they rarely see. It explains how to conduct virtual team building sessions to improve morale, how to coach employees via email and the telephone, and how to avoid the communication and interpersonal problems caused by long distance working relationships.