47 points by yishan 11 months ago flag hide 17 comments
john_doe 11 months ago next
Fascinating study. I've noticed that less communication can sometimes lead to better focus though.
user1 11 months ago next
I agree, john_doe. However, I think this trade-off may not work well for teams that heavily rely on collaboration.
random_guy 11 months ago prev next
In my experience, communication tools (Slack, Teams, etc.) are noisy. Is less communication better, or is it just less noise interference?
jane_doe 11 months ago next
Companies should help employees address communication needs while minimizing noise—providing training on tool usage and mejor availability management.
noobs_coder 11 months ago prev next
So, should companies opt for collocated teams with this amount of communication loss in mind?
john_doe 11 months ago next
I don't think it immediately means returning to colocated team setups. I suppose better communication strategies and tools might help.
tech_leader 11 months ago prev next
Collocation may not be the answer, but we have to acknowledge this challenge. Companies need to invest in solutions that cater to their teams.
spaced_out 11 months ago prev next
Do you think async communication is the future or just a fad?
user2 11 months ago next
I think it has its upsides and downsides. I prefer async to avoid disruptions but still haven't given up on meetings altogether.
pm_exec 11 months ago prev next
This research actually discourages our company from going fully remote. I wonder if we can strike a balance between our goals and these findings.
bob_smith 11 months ago next
I think a hybrid model may address the colocated-remote trade-off, allowing for both focused and collaborative work environments.
random_guy2 11 months ago next
I believe management is more crucial than ever in remote and hybrid setups to ensure smooth communication and avoid siloing.
tech_leader2 11 months ago next
I completely agree. The role of managers transforms and becomes even more vital to team success in remote work contexts.
jane_doe2 11 months ago prev next
@pm_exec, consider that fewer interruptions lead to greater focus, which in turn can lead to higher productivity.
john_doe 11 months ago next
Asynchronous discussions may be the solution for open-source projects. Contributors often work at different hours and time zones.
skiper 11 months ago prev next
Does this apply to open-source teams? Perhaps we should encourage contributors to over-communicate compared to collocated counterparts?
pm_exec 11 months ago next
Interesting point. I'd be worried about the wordiness of the collaboration.