What is asynchronous facilitation?

Have you ever been on a team where everyone is in a different location, or has different schedules? If so, you know how challenging it can be to coordinate and collaborate effectively. That's where asynchronous facilitation comes in.

Asynchronous facilitation is all about facilitating meetings, discussions, and other collaborative work over a period of time, rather than in a single, real-time session. It's a great option for teams that are spread out across different time zones, or for individuals who have conflicting schedules.

So, how can you make asynchronous facilitation work for your team? Here are a few key tips:

1. Be clear and concise in your written communication: When you're not communicating in real time, it's important to be extra clear and concise in your written communication. This will help reduce misunderstandings and ensure that everyone is on the same page.
2. Structured activities can make a big difference: If you're tackling something complex, consider using step-by-step discussions and working sessions to make it easier to understand. These structured activities will guide the conversation and help everyone understand the issue at hand. We have released an extensive set of Sessions you can run with your team.
3. Use tools to track progress and keep team members informed: There are tons of tools out there that can help teams track progress, share documents, and stay informed about what's happening in their projects. By using these tools, you can help your team work more efficiently and effectively.

Encourage participation: As with any form of collaboration, it's important to make sure everyone's ideas and perspectives are heard. Encourage participation from all team members to ensure that the team is able to make informed decisions.

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