Asynchronous Communication
Asynchronous communication happens when you are not forced to respond to each and every ‘ping’ in real time. Its benefits:
- Communication becomes less ‘urgent’. It makes for less firefighting and more ‘deep work'.
- Conversations are meaningful and are not ‘hurried’.
- Quick movement of teams.
- More transparency.
- Less work stress.
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