Email Based Collaboration

Email Based Collaboration is a methodology for coordinating work and communication among team members primarily through email platforms. It involves using email threads, attachments, and organizational features like folders and labels to manage projects, share documents, and track discussions. This approach is common in business environments where email serves as a central hub for asynchronous collaboration.

Also known as: Email Collaboration, Email-Driven Collaboration, Collaboration via Email, Email-Based Teamwork, E-mail Collaboration

Why learn Email Based Collaboration?

Developers should learn this methodology when working in organizations that rely heavily on email for project management, especially in corporate or legacy settings where other tools are not adopted. It is useful for coordinating with non-technical stakeholders, managing formal communications, and maintaining audit trails of decisions and feedback. However, it is often supplemented with more specialized tools for complex development workflows.

Learning Resources

• course: Effective Email Collaboration in the Workplace
• docs: Email Collaboration Best Practices
• video: How to Collaborate Effectively with Email
• tutorial: The Art of Email Collaboration for Teams