How do you lead a team scattered all over the globe? How do you keep members you can"t see focused, communicative, and productive? This book helps you understand both the benefits and challenges of virtual teams?and shows you how to build and coach a community that promotes collaboration and ongoing communication. The Pocket Mentor series offers immediate solutions to the challenges managers face on the job every day. Each book in the series is packed with handy tools, self-tests, and real life examples to help you identify strengths and weaknesses and hone critical skills. Whether you"re at your desk, in a meeting, or on the road, these portable guides enable you to tackle the daily demands of your work with greater speed, savvy, and effectiveness.