You have just accepted a leadership position of a newly formed project team. The team is geographically dispersed with team members from Europe, North America, and South America. Although the team will have quarterly face-to-face meetings at the companyâs headquarters, most of the teamâs work is conducted virtually (online). As the leader of this new team, you want to ensure that team members from different cultural backgrounds work effectively and efficiently together. Which of the following actions would be most effective in facilitating your teamâs performance?

A. Have each team member learn something about another team memberâs home country.B. Tell the team that you are available for advice or help whenever anyone needs it.C. Discuss expectations for team member communication and processes for making decisions.D. Have regular "check-ins" with the team where everyone discusses how things are going.

Digital groups require special treatment because they are scattered, and not assembled personally. Contact is the secret to making virtual teams operate and function easier. The virtual group members must always feel integrated and respected, in order to maintain them inspired to work very well and do their finest.

In my opinion, the logical step for promoting the success of a cyber team would be to address the standards for group member contact and consensus taking procedures. It will make team folks feel cohesive and respected, and will create a feeling of cohesion that will encourage teamwork and optimal success of the group.