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Many organizations today are experiencing an unusual confluence of events: a slow recovery from a deep recession, the rise of a younger generation that expects more coaching and development, and the globalization of the workforce. The combination of these trends has changed the complexion of leadership. Today's workers are no longer found inside the traditional corporate facility. Leaders face new challenges in molding these virtual employees into an effective team. Research shows that more than 50% of virtual teams will fail to meet their objectives. What are the critical success factors to ensure your team succeeds? You will learn how to identify the dimensions of a virtual team as well as the competencies of an effective distance manager. Discover how to avoid issues that hamper virtual team effectiveness and the importance trust plays in success.