Particularly for organizations active on the global scene virtual teams have become a must for most companies. However, creating high performing virtual teams remains a big challenge. Understanding the roles and competencies of virtual leaders is therefore vital to virtual team effectiveness. According to our experience virtual leaders

  • are self-motivated,
  • are able to lead along “dotted lines”,
  • are relationship builders,
  • are able to promote trust and intimacy,
  • have strong technical skills,
  • are facilitators of social and work processes,
  • are clear communicators,
  • are confident decision makers, and
  • act according to their virtual team charter.

Many leaders overestimate their abilities to lead virtually. What do you think? What is your point of view?