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Follow My Voice Improve the functionality of your virtual team!

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Want to know how to improve the functionality of your virtual team? Then read our latest book, Follow My Voice by Amir Ahmed and Claire Sookman. Follow the amusing story about our virtual Project Manager, Robert Redman, as he learns the ropes about: Communication, Running Team Meetings, Building Teams, Effectively engaging team members, Interpersonal Skills, and Self Management. You will definitely be entertained and informed!

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Follow My VoiceImprove the functionality of your virtual team!

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WHAT PROBLEMS DO VIRTUAL TEAMS FACE?

40% of virtual team members believe that their groups are underperforming

33% of executives agree that virtual teams are poorly managed

56% of poorly managed virtual teams experience communication mix-ups because of cultural and language differences

70% of attendees multitask during meetings

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HOW CAN FOLLOW MY VOICE IMPROVE YOUR

VIRTUAL TEAM?

Meet Robert Redman, the protagonist of Follow My Voice. He is a traditional office worker who has recently been promoted to a virtual team manager, but-he has never worked virtually in his life! As Robert learns the ropes of leading a virtual team, so can you under the guidance of the question:

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• Master virtual communication • Hire, integrate, & motivate team

members • Solve logistical & cultural problems• Spot disengagement & build engagement • Successfully manage a virtual team • Create intimacy within your team • Improve your working life

AFTER READING FOLLOW MY VOICE YOU WILL BE ABLE TO:

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In Chapter 1, we discuss how to:

• Effectively use & write emails• Run masterful virtual meetings • Clearly & properly communicate• Improve your interpersonal skills

VIRTUAL COMMUNICATION

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In Chapter 2, we discuss how to:

• Build trust with team members• Motivate your team • Effectively hire a team member• Integrate new team members

VIRTUAL TEAM BUILDING

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In Chapter 3, we discuss how to:

• Quickly identify disengagement• Build and foster team engagement• Manage multiple time zones• Consolidate cultural differences

VIRTUAL ENGAGEMENT

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In Chapter 4, we discuss how to:

• Build meaningful personal connections • Turn conflict into positive opportunities• Give your team constructive feedback • Build unwavering team resilience

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

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In Chapter 5, we discuss how to:

• Personally engage yourself at work

• Manage unwanted stress • Stay focused at work

SELF-MANAGEMENT

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TWO ASK YOURSELF THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:

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Would you like the process of building and managing a virtual team to be more engaging and a lot less frustrating?

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Do you wish you had the tools to thrive, instead of struggle, in the global work place?

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If you answered yes to one or both of those questions, then our book, Follow My Voice, can help you achieve those goals.

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VIRTUAL TEAM BUILDERS

• for more information contact VTB at [email protected]

• 416 398 5160• 1 (866) 497 7749