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Planning A Global Virtual Engineering Team: A Tool for Success

Publication No
RS211-1
Type
Research & Development Product
Publication Date
Sep 01, 2006
Pages
25
Research Team
RT-211
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Abstract
Key Findings
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Abstract
Over the past several decades, substantial changes in the political and technological climate worldwide have enabled more widespread use of “global teams”—geographically dispersed individuals working together through electronic and wireless media to c
Key Findings

Top-Rated Driving Forces (RS211-1, p. 5)

  • Reduce engineering cost
  • Competition
  • Global (or local) customers
  • Locate services close to project location
  • Reduce engineering schedule

Common Success Factors (RS211-1, p. 5)

  • Clear and frequent communication and periodic face-to-face
  • Good communication tools and IT compatibility
  • Standard work processes and communication procedures
  • Clearly defined scope and expectations
  • Clearly defined roles and responsibilities
Filters & Tags
Knowledge Area
Business and Project Processes, Human Resource Management, Project Organization & Communication
Project Phase
Feasibility, Concept, Detailed Scope, Detailed Design (Engineering), Procurement, Construction, Commissioning & Startup, Handover & Closeout
Project Function
Project Management
Industry Group
Heavy Industrial, Infrastructure
Research Topic
Effective Use of the Global Engineering Workforce
Keywords
GVET, Outsourcing, Low Cost Engineering, Global Team, Virtual Team, Virtualization, rt211

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