Telepresence: A modern way for collaborative work

Telepresence. A modern way for collaborative work

Preface

Contents

1 Introduction and aim of the book

2 Managing from a distance - leading a virtual team

2.1 Terms definitions

2.2 Role of distance managers

2.3 Requirements on virtual team members

2.4 Effective collaboration in a virtual team setting

3 Communication media

3.1 Asynchronous communications

3.2 Synchronous communications

3.3 Video conferencing/telepresence

4 Applying collaboration systems

4.1 Task categories of virtual teams

4.2 Factors affecting communication media usage

4.3 Introduction of theTask-Communication-Media-Matrix

5 Application into practice

5.1 General overview of telepresence applications

5.2 Introduction of the sample company

5.3 The telepresence system of the sample company

5.4 Surveying telepresence users within the sample company

5.5 Survey evaluation

6 Advantages and limitations of telepresence

6.1 Social aspect

6.2 Financial aspect

6.3 Technical aspect

7 Conclusion and suggestions for future research

Appendix

Bibliography

List of Figures

List of Tables

Index