One of the most valuable tools I’ve worked with in recent years isn’t flashy, it’s not “AI-driven” and it doesn’t even try to solve all problems at once. It’s simply asynchronous communication.
At Automattic, we use P2 as the heart of that async culture. It is a long-form text-based tool, integrated with several other internal tools, P2 is where ideas live, where discussions grow, and where decisions are documented instead of disappearing into chat history. Having that kind of shared space means people can contribute thoughtfully, no matter their time zone.
I’ve worked in places where “communication” meant back-to-back meetings and constant pings. I don’t miss it. Async, with tools like P2, feels like the antidote: clear, durable, searchable, and one of the best ways I’ve ever collaborated.