Between sync and async communication

[Evan Fishman - Rally for Jira]

In my experience, the most effective teams don't choose between synchronous and asynchronous communication—they master both.

It's never about choosing sides. It's about finding the perfect balance.

Synchronous communication shines when:
▪️Tackling complex problems that need rapid back-and-forth
▪️Building team rapport and culture
▪️Making quick, time-sensitive decisions

While asynchronous communication shines when:
▪️Allowing deep, focused work
▪️Accommodating global teams across time zones
▪️Providing space for well-thought-out responses

The teams that nail this balance between sync and async?

They make quick decisions when needed and still carve out space for deep work.

So, I'm curious - how does your team handle the sync-async balance?

What do you think works for you, and what doesn't?

[Valeriy Kosenko]

Great post!
We use asynchronous communication.

[Evan Fishman - Rally for Jira]

@Valeriy Kosenko Lovely! Everyone should use a form of async.