Working Together by Gary M. Olson and Judith S. Olson synthesizes decades of research on distributed and collaborative work, drawing from the authors’ influential contributions to the field of computer-supported cooperative work. The book examines the key factors that determine whether distributed teams succeed or fail, including the nature of the work, common ground among collaborators, coupling of tasks, collaboration readiness, and technology readiness. It provides an evidence-based framework for understanding why distance still matters in collaboration despite advances in communication technology. The work is essential reading for researchers, managers, and designers working to support geographically distributed teams and organizations. It is particularly relevant in Software Engineering, Business and Social Sciences.

Working Together supports distributed and co-creation collaboration and is suited for small teams, organizational settings and multi-organization networks in remote and hybrid settings.

Working Together is classified as a well-documented resource, indicating broad adoption and available documentation. This book by Gary M. Olson, Judith S. Olson (2013) provides valuable reference material for researchers and practitioners.