So many people these days talk about being part of a virtual team, and I think one of the most difficult things to do is to be the manager of a team that's not based in one central location.

The big question is… how do you create a team spirit, how do you keep everybody involved and included when you're not in the same building?

I think the answer to that is going to vary from person to person and from team to team. But one of the things I've found useful is this…