Researcher ORCID Identifier

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1363-3216

Graduation Year

2021

Date of Submission

5-2021

Document Type

Campus Only Senior Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Arts

Department

Psychology

Reader 1

Jay Conger

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Abstract

In mid-March 2020, the world stopped and watched as the COVID-19 pandemic went from a modest threat to a national emergency. The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically impacted how organizational teams interact and connect. Previous transitions into the virtual work environment have been deliberately planned with measurable trajectories. However, the pandemic has prompted an unprecedented shift that will likely continue for years to come. This research aims to discuss subtleties associated with working from home during the COVID-19 crisis. Specifically, this paper discusses the history of team dynamics research. After discussing the multiple dimensions that contribute to determining team success, I find essential norms, empathy, patience, and communication are critical for creating high-performing virtual teams. Much of the pandemic-based literature is forthcoming. This paper highlights the importance of social connection in groups and offers practical guidelines for virtual team leadership.

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