The Internet provides us with many opportunities to explore limitless amounts of information with the stroke of a key. Unfortunately, this virtual world has also reduced the art of face-to-face conversation. Communicating effectively with people who are at a distance can be difficult, but virtual tools and techniques are being developed and increasingly used to lessen the communicative distance. As you review the resources this week, continue your research and do a Discussion posting, contemplate the following questions:

• Compare face-to-face communication and motivation with virtual communication and motivation. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each?

Now, post a cohesive and scholarly response based on this week's content and your own research that addresses the following:

• How can you successfully motivate team members in a virtual environment?
• How can you recognize storming and apply your skills in a difficult conversation in a virtual setting?
• What kind of rewards would be effective in a virtual environment? How can you create synergy?
• Support your responses with at least two outside resources.

Be sure to support your work with specific citations from this week's resources and any additional sources.