Working Asynchronously: A Guide for Connecting and Collaborating in Hybrid Work

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Hybrid and remote work setups are increasingly prevalent, presenting leaders with the opportunity of accessing broader and more diverse pools of talent and the challenge of fostering effective team collaboration and connection.

Asynchronous communication is crucial for optimizing team effectiveness. It supports timely communication, frees up time in the calendar from endless meetings, and enables teams to manage balance when working flexible hours or across different time zones.   

Before you hit send on a meeting invite to bring your team together in real-time, consider the following asynchronous options:

1.      Short videos: This is a great option to deliver quick updates and share insights that don’t necessarily require immediate two-way communication.

2.      Surveys or polls: A few well-crafted questions can help gather perspectives, feedback, or ideas from the team and create space for more open, diverse sharing.

3.      Shared documents or virtual whiteboards: Create a central space where team members can review content, add their own contributions and see what others have shared.

4.      Project tracking: This is an online space where the team tracks their work and provides updates that the leader can easily review and respond to as needed.

As hybrid workplaces evolve, mastering asynchronous communication is essential for driving team effectiveness. By leveraging tools and adopting simple strategies to incorporate asynchronous methods into daily workflows, leaders can empower their teams to be productive and connected in this new hybrid world of work.

Which ones could your team try?