Async-First ⏰

Work approach that prioritizes asynchronous communication and collaboration, allowing team members to contribute when most productive rather than requiring real-time participation. Async-first organizations design processes around documentation, recorded updates, and flexible response times. This approach reduces meeting fatigue, accommodates global time zones, and respects individual productivity rhythms. Companies like GitLab and Buffer have pioneered async-first cultures, demonstrating how this approach can scale effectively across large, distributed teams.