Asynchronous collaboration: Getting it right
Thoughtworks Technology Podcast
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High-Documentation Work Cultures Promote Inclusion of Non-Native Speakers
In a multicultural team, communication at scale and onboarding benefit from having different English accents in play and from the availability of writing tools and spell checking tools. These tools level the playing field and encourage empathy by making language simpler and prompting team members to slow down and consider opinions from all team members, regardless of their fluency in English. This promotes inclusion and prevents the domination of conversations by native speakers, creating a more welcoming and respectful work culture.
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