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Resources on Virtual Organization

The “Virtual Organization” category is a valuable resource for CIOs, IT executives, and technology professionals. It provides articles, guides, and resources focused on building, managing, and maintaining virtual organizations within the IT industry. As part of our CIO Reference Library, this category offers insights and practical advice on navigating remote and distributed workforces’ unique challenges and opportunities.

By exploring this category, you will gain insights into:

  • The critical elements of successful virtual organizations, such as remote collaboration tools, flexible work arrangements, and clear communication protocols
  • Best practices for IT leaders in managing and supporting virtual teams, including setting expectations, fostering a culture of trust, and providing the necessary resources and tools for success
  • Strategies for maintaining productivity, engagement, and work-life balance within virtual organizations, including regular check-ins, team-building activities, and feedback channels
  • Techniques for assessing and measuring the effectiveness of virtual organizations and identifying areas for improvement and growth
  • Approaches for adapting traditional IT management practices to the unique challenges of virtual organizations, such as remote onboarding, performance management, and talent development
  • Case studies, success stories, and lessons learned from IT leaders and industry experts on building and managing virtual organizations that drive innovation and business success
  • The role of virtual organizations in attracting, retaining, and developing top talent within the IT industry, and their impact on overall business performance, agility, and sustainability

By staying up-to-date with the latest Virtual Organization resources, CIOs, IT leaders, and aspiring professionals can gain valuable insights, practical guidance, and information on how to excel in their roles and advance their careers. Visit this category regularly to discover new content that will help you stay current with industry trends, develop your understanding of virtual organizations, and succeed in the dynamic world of IT leadership.

Defining the Business Model

This paper defines business model - it starts by using current definition, proposes guidelines to extend this definition, discusses the four key components of a business model, and then provides a new definition for the term.

e-Business or e-Technology?

 What is an e_business model? This paper defines and discusses different e_business models and provides a context for their use.

November 2, 2010

Defining the Business Model

This paper defines business model – it starts by using current definition, proposes guidelines to extend this definition, discusses the four key components of a business model, and then provides a new definition for the term.

November 2, 2010

Does e-Business Matter?

This presentation provides answers to some key questions on e-Business and then goes into e-Business models.

October 29, 2009

The Networked Virtual Organization

What makes an organization successful? Cisco believes that a networked Virtual Organization structure is an imperative. Excellent Read!

June 5, 2009

Business Process Flexibility in Virtual Organizations

The internet has enabled virtual organizations like no other technology before it. In this brave new world of "boundary less" organizations, a key challenge is flexible business processes. This paper provides a framework and case study toward that end.

June 5, 2009

Electronic Commerce and Virtual Organization

Is electronic commerce inseparable from virtual organization? What is the connection? This is a dated paper (1999) but has a good discussion on both the concept of virtual organizations and their links to eBusiness.

June 5, 2009