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1# Asynchronous Communications
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3- Having [asynchronous communication channels and making heavy use of them can have great effects on productivity](https://www.martinklepsch.org/posts/asynchronous-communication.html).
4- Every question asked in an internal Slack is a policy failure.
5- [Asynchronous environments allow for self discovery without interruptions](http://web.archive.org/web/20240222195139/https://snir.dev/blog/remote-async-communication/):
6 - You can keep on your flow without waiting for someone to give you details.
7 - You can get into "Deep [[Focus]]" session without context switching that allows for better [[productivity]].
8 - You can work whenever, since you are not dependent on anyone immediately.
9 - You'll have written records of everything.
10- [Async communication](http://web.archive.org/web/20241006094947/https://protocol.almanac.io/docs/async-work-ezPny9x7Q50QISL4UIUhB3PoURV0lgxP) takes more time but it enables better thinking. Learn to [[Asking Questions|ask better questions]] and [[Writing|write requests]].
11- The 4 components of a [great asynchronous message](https://protocol-labs.gitbook.io/launchpad-curriculum/launchpad-learning-resources/protocol-labs-network/os-stewardship#sync-comms):
12 1. Enough information to cover all follow-up questions.
13 2. A deadline. When do you need a response by? How urgent is it? Which task is being blocked right now?
14 3. Links, images, and as much supporting material as possible that will help illustrate your thoughts.
15 4. A concrete need. What do you want to get out of the communication? Approval on a task? An asset of some kind? Be clear.
16- Beware of the (cultural) Power Distance Index. The lower the PDI, the more direct communications are preferred; the higher, the more diplomatic the communications are preferred.
17- Asynchronous communication is efficient and inclusive, ensuring that discussions are well thought through, self-documented, and accessible to all team members, regardless of their work hours.
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19## Resources
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21- [Manifesto for Async Software Development](http://asyncmanifesto.org/).