Summary for #9
Okay, all! I think this is what we covered…
Leadership, training, communication and good leadership are keys to success for virtual teams
The team needs specific goals set for it and those goals need to be communicated effectively.
All teams, whether face to face or virtual need trust building activities and that can happen in a virtual environment with the use of virtual water coolers and social networking environments.
A business plan for the virtual team aids in it’s success by defining the teams purpose
Response time it important. Perhaps a set time in which to expect a response?
Communication EXCHANGE is important, perhaps a forum for live meetings? A chat room, like the one we use?
Leadership with regard to good response, mentorship and allowing open communication.
Team members need to have their OWN part of the project. Ownership is important.
Okay, all, this is what i remember. Please add what you feel I’ve missed! I know I missed stuff 
I think that is pretty complete. A good place to start is with the leadership and training in place to start to develop a productive team We need to put an emphasis on trust, because that is what a team, especially a virtual team is all about. Are you ok putting this together? I think it will be easier if just one of us puts in together. Just let us know if its too much for you.
Yeah, I can put it together. It shouldn’t be a problem. Will work on it tonight after dinner. I’m still waiting for Robyn’s section too. But we’re in communication about it and I should have it soon.