Go async-first with your team.
If you and your team wish to work async-first and you’re not sure which practices to adopt, you've reached the right place. This method stack offers ideas for small changes you can implement on your team to go async-first, one step at a time. The launch video on this page (from a few years back) offers a quick overview.
Use the filters below to find async-first methods that are relevant to your team. For detailed articles, check out the blog.
Replace "quick sync" with "async"
Most “quick syncs” can be async. This honours everyone’s need for flow and deep work.
Scheduled emails
Compose your thought but schedule the message to go out when you expect the recipient(s) to be at work.
Block focus time
Block out focus time on your calendar so people know exactly when you are available.
Email signature
Don’t pressure people or get pressured into responding to an email the moment they/you see it.
Chat status
Set up your default status in a way that everyone knows you use the platform in an asynchronous manner.
Distraction blocking
Plan your week in advance, ration the distractions and use an app blocker to reap all the benefits of async work.