Communication in a remote setting

Communication and collaboration are already complex issues, further complicated by remote working.

Team workers sitting in different time zones and work never happens at the same time. Real-time communication like video conferencing is great but cannot be done the whole day. Email is limited in its collaborative features.

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Best practices for asynchronous communication

The setting of clear processes, with clear intentions and less clutter.
Most things aren’t urgent, and we need to work by thoughtfully communicating.
Making your writing refined, polite, and contextual works wonders.
Give all the information at once while in a re...

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Real-Time Vs. Asynchronous Communication

Real-time communication, like a Video chat, works well for casual hangouts, catch-ups, celebrations, urgent situations and one-on-one meetings. Real-time communication is necessary to get things done fast, and for visibility. The lesser, timid employees are at a disadvantage in real-time co...

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Cayden X.

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We are a group, not a team - something I never want to say about my colleagues.

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