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title: Catchup Call -  17/10/2022

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# Catchup Call -  17/10/2022
## Availability
- Automated [slack tools](https://timeswap-workspace.slack.com/apps/A01MLSHLQHY-leave-tracker-by-flamingo?tab=more_info) maybe used for leaves
- A 3-4 hour sync window maybe utilised, where everyone is available. It maybe chosen such that it overlaps with everyones availability.
- Asynchronous work maybe practised at other times, where one could take up deep work to accomplish specific difficult tasks or take up work which doesnt require much collaboration
### Reference Links
- [Nilenso - Rough schedule followed](https://vyakaran.nilenso.com/process/ideal-schedule)
## Learning
- As discussed steps maybe taken to tackle innovation/education within the organisation
- A couple of hours, probably afternoon mid week or weekend maybe utilised for this
- People can contribute/work on these projects during free time too, but it maybe mandated that during the allotted time  everyone is involved in it.
- Projects taken up could preferably have a utility for timeswap's core products. Such as tooling issues, new standards we run into etc.
### Reference Links
- [Kaledios - company behind open source figma/trello](https://blog.kaleidos.net/innovation-at-kaleidos/)
- [20% Time](https://builtin.com/software-engineering-perspectives/20-percent-time)

## Asynchronous updates
- [Daily Bot](https://timeswap-workspace.slack.com/apps/A44PZQW83-dailybot?tab=more_info)/[GeekBot](https://geekbot.com) maybe used for asynchronous updates along with brief standup calls. Daily bot maybe used in the evening/morning before the standup, for measuring progress and identifying blockers before the call. (Pricing: Free/Freemium)
## Notion/Issue tracking
- Though notion is a great place to document, it is slightly difficult to keep track of issues when the scope tends to get bigger, i.e. when there is a need to associate issues with larger goals, sprints etc. 
- There are several tools which solve exactly for this issue, but personally I feel [Linear](https://linear.app) strikes a good balance between simplicity and complex features.
- Notion may still be used as a wiki for documentation purposes.