Virtual learning by virtual playing : Asynchronous and scalable training strategies to get the best collaboration results from remote teams

Purpose This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint 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 This paper explores the use of resources like virtual games to prepare remote teams for collaboration work, in the areas of conflict management, communication, and group belonging. The results showed that people who completed a training module caused better team communication, which often took to form of them making plans for resolving conflict and making a communication plan. Ultimately, the remote workers felt better prepared by having these structural reference points for their inter-relationship. The authors therefore advocate for companies using more interactive game-based and video-based training to get remote teams ready for optimal communication and team work. Originality/value The briefing saves busy executives, strategists 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.