You have a task that is blocked, and the US team logs in at 8 pm. What do you do from 11 am to 8 pm to keep progress?

Situation: I was working on a feature that was blocked because I needed input from the US team, who only log in at 8 pm local time. Task: I needed to keep the project moving while waiting for the required information. Action: I first documented the blocker in our issue tracker and set a clear due date for the required input. I then used asynchronous communication tools: I sent a concise email with the exact data needed, added a Slack thread, and created a shared Google Doc for any clarifications. I also identified other tasks I could work on in the meantime—such as refactoring code, writing unit tests, or updating documentation. I scheduled a brief overlap meeting at 8 pm to review the input and adjust the plan. Result: The blocker was resolved within the same day, I had productive hours before the meeting, and the project stayed on schedule. This approach also improved my visibility and reduced idle time.