virtual-collaboration

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Virtual collaboration' is when people work together online. You might be in different places or even different time zones, but through the internet, you can share ideas, plan, and make decisions together.

Examples in Different Contexts

In academic research, 'virtual collaboration' allows researchers across the globe to share data and insights. A research scientist might state, 'Virtual collaboration has revolutionized the way we conduct studies, by facilitating international partnerships.'

Practice Scenarios

Creative

Scenario:

The client needs to see updates to the design in real time. Let's look at how we can facilitate this while ensuring everyone's input is taken into account.

Response:

We should consider a design tool that allows for real time changes and observations. It would greatly improve our virtual collaboration in design.

Business

Scenario:

With some team members now scattered across different time zones, we need a collaboration platform that allows for asynchronous communication.

Response:

I think we should use a shared workspace for virtual collaboration. Tools like Slack or Microsoft Teams can make async communication easier.