Slack has replaced ol boring emails in the workplace for good.
But as with any workspace platform, things dont always go smoothly.
It can be messy, overwhelming, distracting, and, well, you name it.
So here are seven tips to help your team make the most out of it:
1.
Set clear communication goals and expectations
What are you using Slack for?
Does it serve daily updates, in-flow queries, or lunch appointments?
Imagine a discussion about your next task being intertwined with plans for your teams Friday drinks total chaos.
At the same time, its important to have a reasonable amount of channels.
Too few, and things can get messy.
Too many, and your desktop is bombarded with notifications you dont really need to read.
Having an important channel can also do wonders, and help you not miss key announcements or tasks.
Show love to threads
Slacks threads are the best way to continue a conversation under a specific topic.
They can keep communication to the point and not clutter a channel or DM.
Huddles are your friend
A complicated issue might arise, or you might want your colleagues input.
Its alway easier to speak than write long paragraphs, so dont forget the huddles feature.
Just jump on a quick call, and save precious time typing.
This can also be used for larger groups, or everyone in the team.
Notify your team that youre into focus mode, and pause notifications or set yourself as away.
So there you have it!
Seven tips for you and your team to get the best out of Slack.
Story byIoanna Lykiardopoulou
Ioanna is a writer at TNW.
With a background in the humanities, she has a soft spot for social impact-enabling technologies.
