21st Century Work Life WLP339 Going Async-First to Promote Inclusivity
Nov 2, 2023
Sumeet Gayathri Moghe, a Technologist at ThoughtWorks and author of 'The Async-First Playbook', dives into the realm of remote work and asynchronous communication. He shares insights on fostering inclusivity in globally distributed teams and the significance of experimentation in product development. Sumeet discusses the transition from a meeting-centric culture to async-first approaches that enhance well-being and productivity. He emphasizes building trust through collaborative problem-solving and the importance of a knowledge-sharing environment in modern workplaces.
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Async Solves Burnout & Inclusion
- Async communication addresses burnout by reducing constant meetings and allowing focus time for creative work.
- It promotes inclusion by accommodating different language proficiencies, neurodiversity, and caregiving responsibilities.
Start Async, Sync If Needed
- Start communication asynchronously with documents to prepare and inform before meetings.
- Use async to reduce unnecessary meetings and reclaim time for valuable tasks.
Async Saves Time for Humans
- Async work allows saving time by handling routine tasks without meetings.
- It frees synchronous time for meaningful, human connection and bonding.
