Async agile 1.0, is distributed agile 2.0!
This blog expands on the ideas from “The Async-First Playbook”. You can either browse through the posts using the grid below, or start at the very beginning. Alternatively, use the search bar below to find content across the site.
Knowledge management in an age of AI
AI has disrupted our search and content creation experience. To recognise this shift, Nagarjun Kandukuru and I have written an AI-first KM manifesto, which we’d like to introduce to you.
AI revolution at work? We're waiting!
Consumer AI is outpacing enterprise AI tools. The bigger the chasm between these experiences gets, the greater the security and engagements risks for employers.
Tools don’t matter. Tools absolutely matter.
While tools aren’t the end-all and be-all for distributed collaboration and knowledge sharing, they’re hardly trivial. Companies cannot allow their collaboration tool stack to languish. They must aim for a world-class user experience.
Don't let group chat become a toxic time sink
Group chat can be both a helpful tool and a distraction in the workplace. While suitable for quick exchanges and simple information sharing, it falls short for more important discussions and tasks.
Farming tacit knowledge in a remote-first, asynchronous setup
Remote work would have renewed your organisation’s interest in knowledge management. Considering one can’t walk up to co-workers for a quick clarification, could we instead ask the system for an answer? In an asynchronous, remote-first culture, a solid knowledge strategy can be a productivity power up.
In this article and a few subsequent ones, I want to share my thoughts about creating a knowledge ecosystem that keeps pace with your people’s know-how.
The tools you need
Let’s look at the categories of collaborative tools most software development teams will need. Many of these will seem familiar to you already, and that’s a good thing. You just need to use the tools effectively. I’ve broken down the list into three categories - must haves, good to haves and optional extras.