Thrive Through Async: Rethinking Meetings for the Modern Workplace (2/5)
Asynchronous meetings are not a free-for-all. Done right, they can drive more impact than a live meeting ever could—but they require structure, clarity, and leadership.
Let me walk you through how to host an async meeting like a pro.
Clarify the purpose upfront.
Why are we “meeting” asynchronously? Is it a decision that needs input? A project check-in? The more specific you are, the more meaningful the responses will be. Vagueness is the enemy of efficiency.
Choose the right tools.
Async thrives with the right tech. Use:
- Loom for video context
- Notion or Google Docs for collaborative input
- Slack or Threads for discussion
Set expectations and time boundaries.
Let people know:
- What you need from them
- When you need it by
- How they should respond (video, written, vote, comment) This prevents your async meeting from turning into a never-ending thread.
Provide context.
Drop in key documents, background, and a quick summary. This avoids confusion and gets everyone aligned faster.
Design for outcomes.
What do you want at the end of this async meeting? A decision? A document? Alignment? Say it. Then make sure everyone knows their role in getting there.
Async meetings work because they’re purposeful. People aren’t just “attending” — they’re contributing. And when you give your team the tools and clarity to show up at their best, you create a culture of ownership and respect.
Next up: Real-life stories of async in action—because this isn’t theoretical. It’s transformational.
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