Apologies for cross-posting. HICSS 2014: CFP Global Virtual Teams Mini-track We are pleased to invite you to submit a paper to the GVT mini-track for HICSS 2014 taking place at the Hilton Waikoloa on the Big Island of Hawaii from Jan. 6-9th, 2014. Detailed information about the conference can be found here http://www.hicss.hawaii.edu/hicss_47/apahome47.htm and information for potential authors can be found here http://www.hicss.hawaii.edu/hicss_47/47cfp.pdf Due date for submission of full papers is: June 15, 2013 About Global Virtual Teams Today many business processes, as well as government and scientific projects are executed by geographically dispersed virtual teams. Team members often do not have the same first language, come from different national cultures, work in different time zones and may be employed in different organizations. These differences, among others, present unique opportunities for management and leadership. This mini-track invites papers that offer insights into the successful operation of global virtual teams. Session topics include but are not limited to: * Temporal separation and its effects on collaboration * Cultural differences in perception of time * Conflict resolution across cultures * Project management styles and differences across cultures * Differences in language understanding and its effects on collaboration * Power distance and its effects on collaboration * Uncertainty (risk) avoidance and its effects on collaboration * Collaboration and communication tools * Differences between academic and non-academic virtual teams * Global virtual team case studies Both academics and practitioners are encouraged to submit a paper. We look forward to your submissions and the continued success of the HICSS GVT mini-track. Mike, Derrick, and Frederick === Mike Hine (mikehine@cunet.carleton.ca<mailto:mikehine@cunet.carleton.ca>) Associate Dean, Undergraduate Studies Associate Professor of Information Systems Sprott School of Business Carleton University Derrick Cogburn (dcogburn@american.edu<mailto:dcogburn@american.edu>) Associate Professor of International Relations International Communication Program Executive Director, Institute on Disability and Public Policy COTELCO: The Collaboration Laboratory School of International Service American University Frederick Zarndt (Frederick@frederickzarndt.com<mailto:Frederick@frederickzarndt.com>) Global Connexions 230 C Ave Coronado CA 92118