Quantifying Global Virtual Teams’ (GVTs) Performance Variability

Abstract

This thesis delves into the complex relationship between individual factors and the performance of global virtual teams’ (GVTs), aiming to uncover what influences their performance in today’s virtual work environment. Through detailed analysis, it identifies key determinants of performance variability in global virtual teams’ (GVTs), including team learning behaviors, emotional intelligence, trust, team creativity, and collaborative culture. The positive associations between these variables and the performance of global virtual teams’ (GVTs) highlight the importance of team dynamics, emphasizing the necessity for empirically-supported practices, decision-making, and strategic actions.

Key approaches for enhancing global virtual teams’ (GVTs) performance include cultivating a culture of continuous learning, understanding emotional dynamics, building trust, encouraging creativity, and nurturing collaboration. Despite these strategies, challenges like cultural differences and technological limitations require proactive measures and infrastructure investments. By focusing on evidence-based practices and professional development, organizations can enable global virtual teams’ (GVTs) to excel in a globally connected marketplace, fostering innovation, and maintaining a competitive edge. This synthesis provides guidance for managing global virtual teams’ (GVTs) dynamics, informing strategic decisions to boost team performance and achieve organizational objectives in virtual collaboration settings.