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Supercharge your Slack Productivity

By : Moshe Markovich
Book Image

Supercharge your Slack Productivity

By: Moshe Markovich

Overview of this book

Slack is an online communication tool that allows workplace teams to collaborate efficiently, effectively, and securely. It’s the leading channel-based messaging platform used by millions to align their teams, unify their systems, and drive their businesses forward. As a developer, you can use Slack to create tools such as bots that handle and maintain routine and time-consuming tasks. If you’re looking to set up a Slack workplace or build a Slack bot or app, this is the book for you. In this book, you’ll explore scenarios that show you how to set up a Slack workplace, build a Slack bot, or integrate your favorite tools. You’ll also learn how Slack can help you create a more collaborative, efficient, and coordinated work environment from any location. As you advance through the chapters, you'll find out how to manage your tasks and boost your business productivity by automating the trivial tasks. You'll also cover more advanced features such as using a Slack bot to complete tasks, including automating message responses and accessing personal reminders. By the end of this Slack book, you'll have learned how to use Slack effectively to communicate with your team and build bots and have gained a solid understanding of how the platform can help you to progress in your industry.
Table of Contents (17 chapters)
1
Section 1: Slack Overview
7
Section 2: How to Use Third-Party Applications and Bots
12
Section 3: How to Build Your Own Bots

Slack for remote teams

Slack was built with digital teams in mind, specifically, for remote teams and by remote teams. The founding team built the platform out of the need to connect remote team members from different countries and cities on a real-time basis.

Slack is meant to immediately create a digital office experience with up-to-date communication and collaboration that is accessible with a click of a button. As you set up your workspace, keep in mind that Slack is here to support your remote and in-person teams.

Here are some ideas for you to keep in mind as you build a workspace for your remote team:

  • Set "Do Not Disturb" hours.
  • Encourage team members to utilize Slack statuses and "Away" notifications.
  • Ensure time zones are accounted for in team members' profiles.
  • Create a specific channel for out-of-hours communication to retain a personal/professional divide.

It can be hard for team members to distinguish between...