Faster can mean less clock time (Zoom will almost always win) or less “involved” time - each person reads the thread and responds when they have time, which uses less of their time but more clock time.

It can work either way, depends on the type of discussion. Often the best is to hash as much out in chat as you can and then meet to finalize.

The problem is it still requires mental load to switch in and out of that conversation.

You also create inequality on the team since threads rewards the fastest to reply. This is a lot easier to manage on a Zoom call.

> still requires mental load to switch in and out of that conversation

In my experience, sitting through a boring meeting while trying to appear engaged is way more mentally draining.

> You also create inequality on the team

Actually, I see the opposite, that video conferencing favors the most extroverted.

All methods can create equality issues, which can be a reason for using a variety.

I’ve noticed that the way Teams “collapses” threads that often the last to reply is the only one read besides the opening post.