Async Feedback (Definition & When to Use It)
Async feedback is feedback given through written comments, recorded videos, or annotations instead of real-time conversations.
What Is Async Feedback?
Async feedback lets reviewers share observations, suggestions, and praise in a format that can be read or watched later, often directly on the work being reviewed.
Examples
- Comments on documents or designs
- Code review notes in pull requests
- Recorded screen walkthroughs with commentary
- Written performance feedback in shared tools
When Async Feedback Works Best
- Reviewing complex work that benefits from careful reading
- Cross-time-zone collaborations
- Situations where written records are helpful
- Follow-ups after a live discussion to document agreements
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