In the past three years, we’ve had to look for creative ways to collaborate. We’re in the era of real-time virtual technology mixed with in-person meetings. It’s overwhelming. When we’re overwhelmed and spread too thin, we tune out and barely participate in one meeting as we often try to multitask. Zoom, Teams, Slack, WhatsApp, and many others give us no reason not to collaborate on our day-to-day jobs. However, with so many meetings, are we
The Real Reason Remote Workers Are More Productive
“Asynchronous Communication: The Real Reason Remote Workers Are More Productive,” appears on the website of Doist, an up-and-coming maker of software-based productivity tools.
The article delves into the productivity of remote workers and how different modes of communication affect it. It includes the following definitions:
Asynchronous communication is when you send a message without expecting an immediate response. For example, you send an email. I open and respond to the email several hours later.
In contrast, synchronous communication is when you send a message, and the recipient processes the information and responds immediately. In-person communication, like meetings, are examples of purely synchronous communication. You say something, I receive what you say as you say it, and I respond to the information right away.
I encourage you to read “Asynchronous Communication: The Real Reason Remote Workers Are More Productive.” All of us who use instant messaging, email, telephone, video conferencing, face-to-face conversations, and group meetings can learn to be more effective communicators.
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Dennis Becker
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