Real-World Opportunities for Virtual-World Project Management.

The article discusses the virtual world (VW) and their technology capabilities. It defines VW as a computer-based simulated environment intended for its users to inhabit and interact through avatars and software agents. It states that it uses three-dimensional graphic representation that has the capacity to transform education, organizational communication and virtual project management. It also mentions that this new environment enhances interaction and virtual-team collaboration compared to other technologies. It reveals several challenges on the new environment including temporal dispersion, security risks, and its reputation as a gaming environment. Also provided are the roles of VW in the minimization of project coordination challenges.