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Effective Leadership in Virtual vs. Non-Virtual Environments

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Compare and contrast the qualities for effective leadership required in a virtual versus non-virtual team environment.

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This solution discusses the differences between leading a virtual and non-virtual team.

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I worked as a manager (and employee) in a virtual environment for several years. It is possible to lead a team when not everyone is in the same office, but it does have its unique challenges. An effective leader in a virtual environment must go out of his/her way to be considerate and thoughtful of his/her team. What I mean by that is that in a traditional office ...

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