I have found opposite regarding using email. In 6 months, I have been using IM mainly first half, email mainly the second. While using IM, I tended to talk mo

I have found opposite regarding using email. In 6 months, I have been using IM mainly first half, email mainly the second. While using IM, I tended to talk more about doing than rather doing. It used to take hours to discuss things and chats which were supposed to be 15mins long happened to be an hour or more. When switched to email, I became way more efficient. I spent more time on thinking about questions I'm asking, and questions to potential answers. This lead to 1) well thought designs 2) efficient communication 3) no distracting IM. IM is still good for the times when you need to discuss something quickly. And I mean really quickly. I guess it largely depends on the stakeholders/managers communication habits. P.S. I am working solo with my boss