Maya's virtual team includes editors in the United States, designers in Italy, and fact checkers in India. Maya wants the team to discuss the development process for their next book. Which communication channel will best allow team members to consider what they say, to respond in a way that is comfortable, and to fit the discussion in their schedules?

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An electronic discussion thread would allow team members to consider what they say, respond in a comfortable way, and fit the discussion in their schedules. It provides asynchronous communication, meaning team members can participate in the discussion at a time that is convenient for them, rather than scheduling a call or videoconference at a specific time which may not work for all members in different time zones. It also allows for thoughtful and detailed responses compared to a series of one-to-one phone calls, for example.

Maya's Virtual Team Includes Editors in the United States, Designers