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Why to use Slack (or a similar tool)? Today's world is very fast-paced. And the competition never sleeps. It is absolutely essential to use tools to gain a competitive advantage. Especially, when they are low hanging fruits. Like the online communication platforms Slack, Mattermost, Google Chat etc. Letu2019s have a look at one of the most popular. How to use Slack efficiently?<br>https://www.lumeer.io
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LUMEER 10 Tips How to use Slack Efficiently For (Not Only) Remote Work www.lumeer.io/how-to-use-slack/ May 2020
Why to use Slack (or a similar tool)? Gain competitive advantage ● Smooth information flow ● Keep the team aligned and motivated ● www.lumeer.io
What is Slack? Former Flickr founder Stewart Butterfield ● Internal communication tool ● While developing an online game ● Launched August 2013 ● www.lumeer.io
How to use Slack efficiently? To manage Remote Teams ● Easy access to information ● Collaborate efficiently ● www.lumeer.io
#1 Use channels to create virtual office Channel for every project, team, event, triage, help… ● Coordination channel ● General announcements ● Kitchen chat ● www.lumeer.io
#2 Name channels with intentions Use channels to create virtual office ● Make the channels easy to search for and navigate around ● Separate the communication to stay focused ● www.lumeer.io
#3 Share your availability with the team www.lumeer.io
#4 Use public channels and threads +50% remote workers feel disconnected ● Use public channels ● Organize topics in threads ● www.lumeer.io
#5 Get rid of notification overload Keep only direct messages ● Setup keyword ● Use @Mentions & reactions ● www.lumeer.io
#6 Use channel directory See if people are available when you need them immediately ● Interesting info in bio ● Considerate to privacy ● www.lumeer.io
#7 Use message reminders Plan your time efficiently ● Eisenhower’s method ● Energy management ● www.lumeer.io
#8 Creating connections Words are just one of three elements of communication ● Celebrate success ● Engage the whole team ● www.lumeer.io
#9 Assessing your apps and integrations Use integrations and automations ● File storage, calendar, meetings ● Systems of record: client (CRM), finance (ERP), and operational ● Keep up team morale ● www.lumeer.io
#10 Do not forget about email Think Slack + Email ● Email is going to stick ● Password resets, receipts, transactions... ● www.lumeer.io
Conclusion Create your company specific guidelines ● Think about the next step – how to track your projects: ● www.lumeer.io
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