{"id":8636,"date":"2024-12-10T16:26:07","date_gmt":"2024-12-10T16:26:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/artsmidwest.org\/?post_type=resource&p=8636"},"modified":"2026-02-16T20:40:20","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T20:40:20","slug":"efficient-asynchronous-work-and-project-management-tips","status":"publish","type":"resource","link":"https:\/\/artsmidwest.org\/resources\/guides-tools\/efficient-asynchronous-work-and-project-management-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Efficient Asynchronous Work and Project Management Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

87% of workers would take the chance to work flexibly if it\u2019s offered, according to a recent article by McKinsey & Company, \u201cAmericans are Embracing Flexible Work \u2013 and They Want More of It<\/a>.\u201d That means there\u2019s a strong desire for efficient and effective asynchronous work<\/strong>, defined as the ability to work toward collaborative projects without having to engage in real time for all or a portion of hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Some benefits of asynchronous work include:<\/p>\n\n\n

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    \n Enhanced work-life balance \n <\/h3>\n
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    Better work balance means more rest and\/or quality time, as well as more flexibility for unexpected personal appointments because there is no commute and less need to prepare meals before heading out the door. <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n

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    \n High-trust environments\n <\/h3>\n
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    High trust environments (necessary for asynchronous work) enhance staff autonomy and empowerment, which yields higher quality of work. In fact, Harvard Business Review states employees in high-trust environments experience 40% less burnout than people at low-trust companies in their 2017 article, \u201cThe Neuroscience of Trust<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n

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    \n Increased diversity and inclusion\n <\/h3>\n
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    Asynchronous work can make it possible for individuals with disabilities, caregiving needs, or who live in distant geographies to participate in the workplace.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n

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    \n Reduced number of meetings\n <\/h3>\n
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    Fewer meetings means more time spent on completing work tasks rather than talking about<\/em> work.<\/p>\n

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    \n Cost savings for both employer and employee\n <\/h3>\n
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    Cost savings include commuting costs, facilities rent and maintenance (if the organization is fully remote), and office lunches.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n <\/ol>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n

    If you\u2019re ready to take the leap into asynchronous work or you have already started and are looking for some tips, this article will focus on four project management processes that clarify expectations, keep everyone informed, and provide a framework for reflection and learning. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Tip 1: Create a Team Charter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    A team charter guides your team\u2019s work, by establishing, and shining a light on, the sometimes-unspoken expectations and boundaries of a team\u2019s practices and processes. A team charter helps remove assumptions and replaces them with clarity and intentional guidance, which is integral to building trust and successful asynchronous work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Specifically, a team charter acts as a written record of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n