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It argues that cultural and organizational boundaries—including national differences, varying institutional norms, and functional clashes—pose greater obstacles to success than technology. The author advocates for a 'fast prototyping' approach to project development and provides practical advice on selecting communication tools based on 'social presence' and 'information richness' to maintain network health and project momentum.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"iisd-003323#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Virtual teams in sustainable development knowledge networks are typically highly complex, often crossing multiple boundaries including different organizations, functions, national cultures, and time zones. 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