Summary

In this chapter, we learned that distributed working, due to team members being spread across locations, is often a reality that enterprises must endeavor to leverage positively, as this phenomenon is likely to grow further going forward. Distributed working creates challenges related to communication, collaboration, visibility, transparency, and integration. The best way to deal with the challenges is by introducing appropriate enablers related to people, process, structure and tools, and infrastructure. While the enablers may not completely eliminate the challenges, they will certainly go a long way in alleviating them. Leaders must view these enablers as a necessary investment, which is needed in order to maximize the benefits of having distributed teams.

The next chapter covers the second "blind spot": technology partners. It will address how to leverage the relationship with partners and enable them to deliver based on Agile ways of working.