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TAO Podcast (Mobile Work Tip) – Using Threaded Discussion Boards

September 23, 2008 by  

Email has become a primary form of business communication. I believe one of the reasons it is so popular is that it is the most accepted and widespread method of asynchronous communication. But email is so pervasive and convenient that it can be easy to overlook other options and spiral into email overload.

When we talk about asynchronous communication we mean that all parties involved do not need to be present and available at the same time. Examples include e-mail, discussion boards, and text messaging over cell phones. Direct communication, where all parties involved in the communication are present at the same time, is what we refer to as synchronous communication. Examples include a telephone conversation, a company board meeting, chat rooms, and instant messaging.

In this Mobile Work Audio Tip Phil talks about some benefits of asynchronous communication and the use of discussion boards and threaded discussions.

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  • http://timzon.com/ Jerome (timzon.com)

    Jason and Phil,

    Great post and podcast. You captured exactly how we at TimZon feel about asynchronous threaded discussion.
    I don’t know what to add, you said it all.

    TimZon is adding video to the classic text based threaded discussion, in a private environment for the enterprise, fostering a level of understanding impossible to achieve with email.
    We would love to get TAO readers and listeners to try it and let us know how we can make it better for their anywhere office needs.

    Jerome – TimZon.com

    • http://TheAnywhereOffice.com/ Phil Montero

      Hey Jerome,

      Thanks for some of your comments on the blog. You are correct that video has been a sorely missing piece when it comes to asynchronous discussions and would be a great addition to help create a richer level of communication. I look forward to exploring TimZon and would be happy to provide you with some feedback!

    • http://TheAnywhereOffice.com/ Phil Montero

      Hey Jerome,

      Thanks for some of your comments on the blog. You are correct that video has been a sorely missing piece when it comes to asynchronous discussions and would be a great addition to help create a richer level of communication. I look forward to exploring TimZon and would be happy to provide you with some feedback!

    • http://TheAnywhereOffice.com/ Phil Montero

      Hey Jerome,

      Thanks for some of your comments on the blog. You are correct that video has been a sorely missing piece when it comes to asynchronous discussions and would be a great addition to help create a richer level of communication. I look forward to exploring TimZon and would be happy to provide you with some feedback!

  • http://timzon.com/ Jerome (timzon.com)

    Jason and Phil,

    Great post and podcast. You captured exactly how we at TimZon feel about asynchronous threaded discussion.
    I don’t know what to add, you said it all.

    TimZon is adding video to the classic text based threaded discussion, in a private environment for the enterprise, fostering a level of understanding impossible to achieve with email.
    We would love to get TAO readers and listeners to try it and let us know how we can make it better for their anywhere office needs.

    Jerome – TimZon.com

  • http://timzon.com/ Jerome (timzon.com)

    Jason and Phil,

    Great post and podcast. You captured exactly how we at TimZon feel about asynchronous threaded discussion.
    I don’t know what to add, you said it all.

    TimZon is adding video to the classic text based threaded discussion, in a private environment for the enterprise, fostering a level of understanding impossible to achieve with email.
    We would love to get TAO readers and listeners to try it and let us know how we can make it better for their anywhere office needs.

    Jerome – TimZon.com

  • http://timzon.com Jerome (timzon.com)

    Jason and Phil,

    Great post and podcast. You captured exactly how we at TimZon feel about asynchronous threaded discussion.
    I don’t know what to add, you said it all.

    TimZon is adding video to the classic text based threaded discussion, in a private environment for the enterprise, fostering a level of understanding impossible to achieve with email.
    We would love to get TAO readers and listeners to try it and let us know how we can make it better for their anywhere office needs.

    Jerome – TimZon.com

    • http://www.youcanworkfromanywhere.com Phil Montero

      Hey Jerome,

      Thanks for some of your comments on the blog. You are correct that video has been a sorely missing piece when it comes to asynchronous discussions and would be a great addition to help create a richer level of communication. I look forward to exploring TimZon and would be happy to provide you with some feedback!

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