Your project management workflow must be a continuous reflection. To build the most efficient way to work, you have to learn from your previous experiences and adjust your process for your team. Obviously, communication has a key role in the performance of your development team, but it is not enough. This process must be a basic good practice of your team, not an added value to your development method. Never underestimate the impact of a small talk with your coworker; you have more to learn by listening to a colleague's advice than by thinking on your own. People always see asking for help as a weakness, while in reality it is a proper way to improve productivity and progress as a team.
Communication optimization can rely on several tools. The goal of this chapter is not to show an exhaustive list of methods for improving the communication in your team. However, it will give you a few tips.
An instant messaging tool is essential for your team. Even if some...