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Beyond the Screen : Unveiling the Dynamics of Leadership in Fully Remote Work Environments
Kadarosi, Defa (2024) Beyond the Screen : Unveiling the Dynamics of Leadership in Fully Remote Work Environments.
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| Abstract: | This study empirically examines the practical aspects of virtual leadership by investigating the experiences of leaders in managing fully virtual teams. It further compares these findings with existing scholarly discourse on virtual leadership in academic literature, shedding light on advantages, disadvantages, and strategies. The focused approach involves meticulous analysis and combination of experience data, resulting in an in-depth comprehension of successful leadership in virtual teams. A qualitative study using semi-structured interviews was conducted to explore the dynamics of leading in fully virtual teams. Interviews were carried out with 20 leaders from virtual teams managing purely remote working companies. For data analysis, interview transcripts were inductively coded using thematic analysis. The findings indicate that the advantages and challenges of virtual teams align with prior research studies and are applicable not only in hybrid organisations but also in fully virtual work settings. However, the strategies employed in tackling these challenges differ from those identified in prior research. Implementing agile leadership and create an innovative online events becomes a key role in successfully tackle challenges in fully virtual settings. The primary contribution of this research lies in enhancing understanding of virtual leadership through a critical assessment of existing literature and uncovering practical insights. The results of this study can also serve as practical recommendations for virtual organisations to improve virtual team performance and address potential challenges. |
| Item Type: | Essay (Master) |
| Faculty: | BMS: Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences |
| Subject: | 05 communication studies |
| Programme: | Communication Studies MSc (60713) |
| Link to this item: | https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/97995 |
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