{"id":470518,"date":"2022-07-04T18:42:06","date_gmt":"2022-07-04T15:42:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/7-earth-shattering-tips-your-team-can-use-to-ace-slack\/"},"modified":"2022-07-04T18:42:06","modified_gmt":"2022-07-04T15:42:06","slug":"7-earth-shattering-tips-your-team-can-use-to-ace-slack","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/7-earth-shattering-tips-your-team-can-use-to-ace-slack\/","title":{"rendered":"#7 earth-shattering tips your team can use to ace Slack"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3845bc2ae35\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3845bc2ae35\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/7-earth-shattering-tips-your-team-can-use-to-ace-slack\/#%E2%80%9C7_earth-shattering_tips_your_team_can_use_to_ace_Slack%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;7 earth-shattering tips your team can use to ace Slack&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/7-earth-shattering-tips-your-team-can-use-to-ace-slack\/#1_Set_clear_communication_goals_and_expectations\" >1. Set clear communication goals and expectations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/7-earth-shattering-tips-your-team-can-use-to-ace-slack\/#2_Create_dedicated_channels_but_keep_them_at_a_reasonable_number\" >2. Create dedicated channels, but keep them at a reasonable number<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/7-earth-shattering-tips-your-team-can-use-to-ace-slack\/#Greetings_tech_nerd\" >Greetings, tech nerd!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/7-earth-shattering-tips-your-team-can-use-to-ace-slack\/#3_Show_love_to_threads\" >3. Show love to threads<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/7-earth-shattering-tips-your-team-can-use-to-ace-slack\/#4_Huddles_are_your_friend\" >4. Huddles are your friend<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/7-earth-shattering-tips-your-team-can-use-to-ace-slack\/#5_Tag_tag_tag\" >5. Tag, tag, tag<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/7-earth-shattering-tips-your-team-can-use-to-ace-slack\/#6_Its_okay_to_go_offline\" >6. It\u2019s okay to go offline<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/7-earth-shattering-tips-your-team-can-use-to-ace-slack\/#7_Avoid_addressing_complex_matters\" >7. Avoid addressing complex matters<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9C7_earth-shattering_tips_your_team_can_use_to_ace_Slack%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;7 earth-shattering tips your team can use to ace Slack&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div id=\"article-main-content\">\n                            Slack has replaced ol\u2019 boring emails in the workplace for good. It offers synchronous, quick communication (much like a personal chat <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>), allowing you to easily collaborate with your colleagues \u2014 both remotely and on-site.<\/p>\n<p>But as with any workspace platform, things don\u2019t 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:<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Set_clear_communication_goals_and_expectations\"><\/span>1. Set clear communication goals and expectations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What are you using Slack for? Does it serve daily updates, in-flow queries, or lunch appointments? This will help you clarify why and when you should use it, and will enable you to decide which channels your team needs.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Create_dedicated_channels_but_keep_them_at_a_reasonable_number\"><\/span>2. Create dedicated channels, but keep them at a reasonable number<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"inarticle-wrapper plugged channel-cta hs-embed-tnw\">\n<div id=\"hs-embed-tnw\" class=\"channel-cta-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"channel-cta-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads.tnw\/uploads\/Plugged-In1.gif\"\/><\/div>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/news\/src=\" https:=\"\"\/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<div class=\"channel-cta-input\">\n<h2 class=\"channel-cta-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Greetings_tech_nerd\"><\/span>Greetings, tech nerd!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"channel-cta-tagline\">Are you into gadgets? And apps? And other cool tech stuff? Then this weekly <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/news\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"2\" title=\"News\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">news<\/a>letter is for you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Unless you have dedicated channels, you\u2019ll find yourself lost in an overload of unrelated information. Imagine a discussion about your next task being intertwined with plans for your team\u2019s Friday drinks \u2014 total chaos.<\/p>\n<p>At the same time, it\u2019s 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 don\u2019t really need to read.<\/p>\n<p>Having an \u201cimportant\u201d channel can also do wonders, and help you not miss key announcements or tasks.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Show_love_to_threads\"><\/span>3. Show love to threads<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Slack\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Huddles_are_your_friend\"><\/span>4. Huddles are your friend<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A complicated issue might arise, or you might want your colleague\u2019s input. It\u2019s alway easier to speak than write long paragraphs, so don\u2019t forget the huddles feature. Just jump on a quick call, and save precious time typing.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Tag_tag_tag\"><\/span>5. Tag, tag, tag<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019ve missed important things on Slack simply because you don\u2019t have the time to scroll up 100+ unread messages, you\u2019re not the only one.<\/p>\n<p>Tagging a colleague is the best way to get their attention, and there\u2019s the familiar \u201cping\u201d sound that you can\u2019t really miss. This can also be used for larger groups, or everyone in the team.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Its_okay_to_go_offline\"><\/span>6. It\u2019s okay to go offline<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Anyone who\u2019s used Slack knows that constant pinging from various channels or DMs can be very distracting \u2014 and sometimes you need to focus on your own work for a while.<\/p>\n<p>Notify your team that you\u2019re into focus mode, and pause notifications or set yourself as \u201caway.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Avoid_addressing_complex_matters\"><\/span>7. Avoid addressing complex matters<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your team needs to discuss a complex issue or make an important decision, Slack isn\u2019t the platform to do so.<\/p>\n<p>You can opt for a real-time meeting, or an asynchronous shared doc where everyone can have time to think and contribute.<\/p>\n<p>So there you have it! Seven tips for you and your team to get the best out of Slack. 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