Claire Sookman

Your Hybrid Solution

Research-based proprietary tools which support your virtual team in its growth and development

30+ years helping local and international companies improve the efficiency of their virtual teams

Organizational effectiveness dramatically decreases as soon as people are more than 90 feet away from each other

Claire Sookman specializes in training leaders on how to build high-performance, engaged hybrid teams that meet the needs of both virtual and on-site staff. Her proven training and coaching programs will show you how to leverage these insights to drive productivity and satisfaction across your organization. Companies with high-performing hybrid teams achieve better results and stay more competitive in their industry.

As an expert who has trained companies on how to build effective virtual and hybrid teams for over 30 years, Claire focuses on results that drive your bottom line. She empowers individuals to build stronger connections and collaborate more effectively while achieving their goals. Her leading-edge, customized solutions will increase your team's engagement and productivity. She can help you save time and money, retain valuable human capital, empower individuals to build stronger connections, and increase performance. 

As the driving force behind Virtual Team Builders, Claire Sookman brings to the table over two decades' worth of corporate and public sector consulting experience, working with over 4,500 managers in the past three years. Specializing in virtual team management, Claire provides consulting expertise that results in geographically dispersed teams working more effectively together.

Some of her clients include: Boeing, Pitney Bowes, Wells Fargo, AT&T, Weyerhaeuser, CIBC, TD/Canada, Kenaiden, Trust, Siemens, Bell Canada, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, CGI, Cognizant, KLM, ComDev, Bayer, GlaxoSmithKline, USDA Forest Services and The Canadian Forces Personnel Support Agency.

Claire’s articles have been published in CIO magazine, Computer World, Network World and in the Training Report. Claire is also a published author on Virtual Teams. Books and eBooks include:

1. Manage your Teams Better with a Team Operating Agreement (ebook and DVD)
2. Effective Virtual Meetings: Tips for Teleconference and Webinar Leaders
3. Tips to Better Manage Distributed Teams: Using the DiSC Behavioural Profile (ebook)
4. Across the Hall, Around the World: Teambuilding Tips for Distributed Businesses (book)
5. Blind Spots ~ Solving Hidden Business Problems
6. What Are the Keys to Success in Project Management?
7. i-Robbie’s Guide to World (Wide Web) Domination (comic)
8. Follow My Voice (book)

Discover how to address both the challenges and opportunities to create the best hybrid workplace for your entire team. Start with taking her free survey. ​

View Claire’s website at www.virtualteambuilders.com.

“The insights you offered were incisive, and sometimes shocking. It was a wake-up call to realize the extent to which we are impacted by virtual team interaction. I recommend your services to anyone who relies on virtual teams to achieve their business objectives.”
~ Gary Hill, RBC

ALL Testimonials

US Government Agency
“Prior to working with Virtual Team Builders my supervisors had doubts that my virtual team would make it. The training was followed up by a 360 evaluation indicating that I was meeting the needs of the staff more than I had before so a feeling of satisfaction and a period of stability set in.
Now my supervisors and I are confident that that my team will thrive.”

Eduardo Harari - President, World Wireless Solutions
“I feel honored to endorse Claire for any projects she might bring to you. Claire is one of the most professional consultants I have come across in my professional career and put her client’s wishes before anything. She provides her clients with insight about business matters that most executives tend to dismiss from time to time. She also brings a friendly approach that makes you feel at home.”

Catrina Perry - Canadian Forces Support Unit (Europe)
“Virtual Team Builders proved to be everything they promised. Claire delivered a highly engaging, interactive, and eye opening session that was geared towards our client group. Participant feedback was incredibly positive noting specifically the professionalism of the facilitation and the high quality and relevancy of materials.”