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Virtual Toolbelt

Teamsmith Virtual Toolbelt

 Smith (v) to forge on an anvil; form by heating and pounding: to smith armor. Looking at this definition metaphorically, Teamsmith has forged a number of tools for a high-performing virtual teams out of obstacles and challenges, by utilizing key leadership characteristics. We have created a handy toolbelt that illustrates the tools you will need to become a high performing virtual team: Innovators, brokers, producers, directors, coordinators, monitors, facilitators, mentors and CXOs (chief experience officers) all contribute to high performing teams. Each role represents a different, yet complementary, tool that when used properly leads to higher goal attainment and more effective team functioning.

Of all these tools (the eight taken from *Carte, Chidambaram & Becker, 2006, Leaderplex model, and the CXO added by Teamsmith), two are most valuable: shared monitoring and concentrated producing. For groups to operate at an optimal level, all team members must be committed to monitoring the group’s progress and each individual member must take responsibility for their contribution to the overall product.  

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Innovator Envisions, encourages, and facilitates change.

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Broker Acquires resources and maintains a network of external contacts.

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CXO6Producer Seeks task

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CXO6 Director Engages in goal

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Coordinator Maintains structure through scheduling, coordinating, and problem solving.

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Monitor Collects and distributes information to provide a sense of continuity.

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Facilitator Encourages the expression of opinions, seeks consensus, and negotiates compromise.

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Mentor Listens actively, supports legitimate requests, and attempts to facilitate development.

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CXO Oversees and improves the overall experience of team members and outside constituents.

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