Module 3 - how can we use asynchronous (async) techniques to reduce meeting load?


We think of meetings as synchronous events - where people join together in real time and put 100% of their focus and energy into a conversation simultaneously (or synchronously). This is time intensive and also breaks peoples day up, making it hard to complete their deep work.

In this module, we'll explore how to use smart techniques to shift some meeting time to asynchronous comms. Let's get async working hard for you to help reduce meeting load and improve how people work together!

 

Module 3 - Exploring smart aync

Total estimated completion time - 1 hour.

 

What is async?

Exploring the modality pyramid, how we can flip it and what the benefits are.

Explore ways to switch to async

My three best async techniques - and how to make them work for you.

Making changes when people are resistant

How to think about these shifts when you are experiencing resistance.

Three core techniques to master

(10-minute video)

 

Some more techniques to think about!

(5-minute video)

 

 

Next step: Work through the workbook, exploring how you might experiment with some of these ideas.

👉 A reminder of the workbook link

 

Where next?

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