Virtual Collaboration
When team members that are far away from one-another communicate exclusively through digital means and do not interact physically.
It is generally believed that Virtual Collaboration is not as effective as face-to-face / Physical Collaboration. Virtual Collaboration has the following characteristics;
- Sharing of Information
- Dispersed Collaborators
- Technology-mediated - Emails - Video - Virtual Workspaces
Advantages and Disadvantages
| Advantages of Remote Work | Disadvantages of Remote Work |
|---|---|
| Cost savings | Lack of trust |
| Increased productivity | Reduced team collaboration |
| No unnecessary meetings | Social isolation |
| Healthy work-life balance | Hidden technological costs |
| Improved employee retention rates | Potential security risks |
| Bigger talent pool | Can be tough to track progress |
| Faster time to market | |
| Reduced carbon footprint |