Asynchronous and Synchronous communication.
- Synchronous communication includes every form of communication that happens in real-time, and there’s an immediate response.
- Asynchronous communication includes every form of communication that doesn’t happen in real-time, and responses can occur intermittently. Asynchronous communication is impactful for teams that work across time zones, as there’s no expectation of an immediate response.
It’s down to the managers on how and what tools they want to implement with the team.
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