Date of Conferral
2022
Degree
Doctor of Business Administration (D.B.A.)
School
Management
Advisor
Sylnovie Merchant
Abstract
Some project managers lack strategies to effectively lead virtual project teams, which can result in a lack of clear project direction, collaboration and communication, and empowerment to solve problems within the team. Grounded in transformational leadership theory, the purpose of this qualitative multiple-case study was to explore strategies project managers use to lead virtual teams effectively. The participants were three project managers in. the United States who worked exclusively with virtual teams and had a minimum of one year of experience leading a virtual project team. Data were collected using semi-structured interviews and analyzed using thematic analysis. Three themes emerged: management discipline, problem-solving, and cultural awareness. A key recommendation is for project leaders to establish transparency and trust within the project team. The implications for positive social change include the potential for more flexible schedules and a better work-life balance for employees, resulting in happier, more productive employees.
Recommended Citation
Bean, Allison Harris, "Strategies of Successful Project Managers Leading Virtual Teams" (2022). Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies. 13981.
https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/13981
