Questions for Review

How can temporal asynchronies in GVTs caused by the dispersion of team members across time$-$zone be mitigated?

How could the challenges caused by the dispersion of GVT members across time zones and the calendar differences $($e$.$g$.,$ the timing of the national holidays$)$ in different countries be turned from a problem into an opportunity?

What tools can aid online$/$virtual communication and coordination in GVTs$?$ Are online communication tools that involve live video$/$audio communication and mimic face$-$to$-$face interaction always superior, or could asynchronous text$-$only communication tools be preferred under certain circumstances in GVTs$?$

What kinds of training would you offer to organizational employees shifting from collaboration in traditional face$-$to$-$face workgroups to GVTs$?$

What advice would you give to GVT members and team leaders to minimize the challenges and maximize the opportunities of global virtual collaboration?