Working in a virtual environment is sometimes challenging because it lacks face to face interactions. However, the convenience factor is irreplaceable in my opinion so I continue to sacrifice the people factor for what I consider to be the greater good. In dealing with my classmates up to this point I prefer communicating via online written discussion boards. I find it interesting to see and read what my peers have to say about each assigned topic. Although we are all reading the same material we all take something different away from the experience based on our own individual circumstances.
If given the opportunity I think I would enjoy communicating with my classmates and peers via Skype, because it would all us to have a virtual real-time interaction with one another. Being able to see body language, facial expressions, and all around reactions to some of the discussions and debates that we engage in would be interesting. Often times the way that we word things in a written discussion has the ability to remove the sting, but in real-time situations the sting is unavoidable. It is situations such as these that would lead us to the ‘storming’ stage as described by Chaneski.
What appeals to me about Chaneski’s description of the ‘norming’ stage is his use of the term ‘buy-in’ (Chaneski, 2009). Chaneski goes a step further in saying, although disagreement is allowed (and even encouraged at times), it is controlled in a way that will lead to better team decisions rather than frustrating standoffs (Chaneski, 2009). In my opinion, this week my virtual team members and I did have some slight disagreements. We all displayed a difference of opinion in our assigned discussion which was to be expected considering the topic was compensation.
Even with these slight disagreements it the discussion never got out of control and we were all able to discuss and share our reasoning, thoughts, and perspectives, in a friendly and professional manner. With that I have to say Kudos to our team for another job well done!
Happy Blogging… Evette
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