TY - JOUR AB - Purpose–The purpose of this paper is to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoints practical implications from cutting‐edge research and case studies.Design/methodology/approach–This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.Findings–Technology has enabled a growing number of people to work from home, a development which was predicted a generation ago by many futurologists.Practical implications–The paper provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world's leading organizations.Originality/value–The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy‐to‐digest format. VL - 27 IS - 5 SN - 0258-0543 DO - 10.1108/02580541111125789 UR - https://doi.org/10.1108/02580541111125789 PY - 2011 Y1 - 2011/01/01 TI - Virtual teams must “function” correctly: Project workers who are a world apart can be brought closer T2 - Strategic Direction PB - Emerald Group Publishing Limited SP - 22 EP - 24 Y2 - 2024/04/20 ER -