Karen Sobel Lojeski Livres

This revised second edition presents 15 years of data on Virtual Distance metrics and their predictive impact on organizational success, addressing communication challenges that often result in a foggy set of digital disconnects. The rise of remote work, driven by reliance on electronic communication, has intensified the phenomenon of Virtual Distance. This concept, influenced by Physical Distance, Operational Distance, and Affinity Distance, affects relationships not only across great distances but also among co-workers in close proximity. Virtual Distance can lead to measurable dysfunctions in teamwork, innovation, leader effectiveness, and overall performance. However, it can be transformed into a unification strategy that captures untapped competitive advantage. This edition provides specific, proven solutions to reverse negative trends and emphasizes the quantifiable costs of the virtual workplace. Readers can utilize the Virtual Distance Ratio, a mathematical approach derived from extensive data, to identify the impacts of Virtual Distance on critical success factors. Beyond business metrics, the book also explores ways to enhance meaningfulness and well-being in the digital work experience. Featuring updated data and case studies from over 36 industries in 55 countries, it offers insights for managers seeking to foster integration and reduce isolation in their teams.

Virtuelle Distanz - so nennen die Autoren eine der negativen Begleiterscheinungen digitalen Arbeitens und vor allem Kommunizierens. Die Stärke ihrer Argumentation liegt darin, dass sie nicht ins allgemeine Klagelied über fehlende menschliche Verbundenheit einstimmen, sondern das Problem nüchtern analysieren und praktische Empfehlungen geben. Dafür haben sie zahlreiche Studien ausgewertet und selbst in Unternehmen nachgemessen. Ihr Fazit: Virtuelle Distanz schadet allen - Mitarbeitern, Teams, Unternehmen. Doch lässt sie sich gezielt abbauen. Ein wichtiges und nützliches Buch