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Can a Global Virtual Team Work For a Startup? : Under30CEO

In a recent Unify survey of knowledge workers, 79% of respondents reported working always or frequently in virtual teams, but only 44% found virtual communication as productive as face-to-face communication.  The vast majority connected via email, phone, or conference calls even though 72% said video would make teamwork easier.  Only 34% of people use video to collaborate with coworkers. And 43% feel confused and overwhelmed by the mishmash of collaboration technology at their disposal.

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To read the original article: How Virtual Teams Can Create Human Connections Despite Distance - Keith Ferrazzi - Harvard Business Review