What are the modes of communication used in virtual teams?

Modes of Communication in Virtual teams in the order of efficiency will be,

1. Online meeting with tools like WebEx or AT&T where the presenter can share the meeting notes and all participants see the presenter's screen.

2. Video conferencing using IM tools such as Skype, Yahoo.

3. Telephone call

4. E-mail

For the project kick off meeting, the project manager will travel to the virtual team location for team building and build up rapport.

1. Build trust in person and grow that trust with clear expectations.

2. Manage results, not activity.

3. Schedule regular communication.

4. Create communication that saves time -- not the kind that kills it.