Slack

Schedule

WEEK 1: GROUP 60-MINUTE SESSION

GOAL: Understand the benefits of team communication through Slack over email
» Talk about when to use email vs. texting vs. Slack
» Discuss pain points
» Overview of channel messaging vs. direct messaging
» Discuss app integrations that will be useful for your company’s workflow
» Creation of basic channel infrastructure

WEEK 2: INDIVIDUAL 1:1 SESSION (PART I)

GOAL: Basic setup of Slack workspace to set yourself up for success
» Setup profile image
» Setup notification and sidebar preferences
» Clarify best practices for use of email vs. texting vs. Slack
» Deep dive into specifics on individual use-cases for email vs. texting vs. Slack

WEEK 3: INDIVIDUAL 1:1 SESSION (PART II)

GOAL: Learn best practices for optimal productivity and cohesive team communication with a twist of fun
» Check-in to see how using Slack has been working
» Starring channels & direct message conversations
» Pinning messages to channels & direct message conversations
» Learn message threading
» Learn about emoji reactions & GIPHY messages
» Add-in app integrations

WEEK 4: GROUP 60-MINUTE SESSION

» Overview from group on how using Slack is going
» Alleviate any pain points
» Tie up loose ends so that efficient and effective communication in Slack is maintained