In this episode, Mark Ridley and Andrew Maclaren explore the evolution and challenges of virtual teams. Inspired by Amazon CEO Andy Jassy’s recent call for employees to return to the office, our hosts discuss what defines a virtual team, the importance of trust and shared context, and how physical environments impact team dynamics. Historical examples, from Byzantine smoke signals to Apollo missions, illustrate that remote teamwork has been around longer than we may think. They also discuss what defines a virtual team, the importance of trust and shared context, and how physical environments impact team dynamics. Topics include:Andy Jassy's memo to Amazon employeesThe definition and variations of virtual teamsHistorical examples of remote coordinationChallenges in building trust and common ground remotelyThe impact of shared environments on teamworkCommunication challenges and the importance of consistencyComing Up in Part 2: Andrew and Mark will explore more on communication strategies, protocols, and actionable recommendations for enhancing virtual team collaboration.Chapters00:00 Virtual Teams Part 100:43 Intro02:37 Andy Jassy's message to Amazon Staff04:30 Executive Comms and the Return to Office message07:47 Amazon Web Services & Stanford article on hybrid working10:40 Defining a virtual team21:43 The virtual team on Apollo 726:49 Trust in teams34:22 Common Ground in teams39:25 Rhythms of the environment42:37 Next EpisodeThanks for listening!Music by Tom Farrington

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