When managing, virtual teams across virtual offices, a quality manager will often question the traditional

The ASQ Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence Handbook, Fifth Edition1

When managing virtual teams across virtual offices, a quality manager will often question the traditional paradigm of workday and workplace. In the context of virtual teams, the conventional notions of a fixed workday and a physical workplace are challenged. Virtual teams operate across different time zones, and team members may work asynchronously. The concept of a traditional 9-to-5 workday and a centralized office space becomes less relevant in this context. Quality managers need to adapt their thinking and approaches to accommodate the unique dynamics of virtual teams, including flexible work hours and remote collaboration tools1.

Additionally, quality managers should also consider other aspects related to virtual teams, such as communication strategies, team cohesion, performance metrics, and technology infrastructure. By questioning and adjusting traditional paradigms, quality managers can effectively lead and support virtual teams to achieve organizational excellence1.