Jake Webber on LinkedIn: I've been asked a few times why we don't use Slack for communication in… (2024)

Still wanna send out that email? 🤔 Slack and OnePoll surveyed 8,000 small-business workers in the U.S. and U.K.There's some pretty mind-boggling results. 🤯 -Employees are spending almost 11 hours a week writing emails, many of which aren’t even getting read.-57% of respondents reported not reading emails with 8+ sentences.-46% believe that using email means their company is lagging behind with technology.If these stats represent internal emails (from known senders), can you imagine what things look like for cold outbound lately? 😱 Even as AI tools begin to increase productivity and replace manual and repetitive tasks, where does that leave us regarding emails being read? 📉 Slack is leveraging this shift to add value to their platform. What other methods of communication can we expect to see?

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🎁 It's a wrap from our Slack City Tour Melbourne. It was great catching up with so many of you including our amazing customer Origin Energy!🌏 Our Melbourne Slack Community relaunch is happening again, check it out here Check it out herehttps://lnkd.in/dJjwd9D2🏆 If you are in Sydney, register today to be part of the Slack City Tour coming your way in November Check it out herehttps://lnkd.in/dnt6Uhc5Key highlights from Melbourne:✅ Emphasise Culture Transformation: Utilise collaboration tools to foster a cultural shift that empowers employees to make decisions and act, breaking down hierarchical barriers✅ Democratise Information and Bypass Hierarchy: Enable non-hierarchical orchestration of individuals from various job levels, allowing them to collaborate effectively to address customer issues while bypassing bureaucratic red tape✅ Leverage AI and Automation: Harness the power of artificial intelligence and automation to enhance productivity, improve customer support, and drive ROI✅ Enable Seamless Collaboration: Facilitate real-time, seamless work coordination between multiple teams, making project management and workflows more engaging✅ Optimise Information Handling: Leverage AI capabilities to synthesise data, provide context, and streamline information retrieval for quicker and more accurate decision-making🙏 Another incredible event working with:Nick Cowling Debra Zappacosta (Renzo) Dale Micallef and the team from Verve Events International Narelle Bailey Jayden Knight Nevena Petrovic

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Create that bond 🙌 🏆 The workplace has changed significantly over the last couple of years. Slack has been an incredible tool in navigating the modern workplace. Slack allows teams of people to communicate seamlessly no matter where they’re located. However, it’s not only helpful for business related communication, it’s also very valuable in creating lasting bonds within your team. Having a place where employees can causally communicate allows your team to organically connect and grow stronger. #smallbusiness #womanownedbusiness #tech #employeebond

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At Fairwinds we default to public Slack channels. There are so many great benefits, but for me it's about #transparency and modeling.We pride ourselves on making sure the entire organization understands how the business operates - that includes a lot motions:- All hands where we review financials- P&L trainings for #leadership- A for-real open door policy all the way up and down the org- Answering questions clearly and directly, even if the answer is 'I don't know' or 'I can't share that with you'- Pushing as much of our discussions as possible into public Slack channelsThe modeling piece can be tricky (and it requires deep trust and #psychologicalsafety) but it is so worth it. Leadership disagrees in public -Andy Suderman and I sometimes will move a disagreement to a public channel deliberately. We ask 'stupid' questions in public. We are wrong in public. We own it.That results in a business that is less interested in who broke it than how we can fix it together. Folks are willing to ask the hard questions. They're willing to disagree and discuss opportunities and challenges from different POVs. Folks are invested in our outcomes and how their contributions fit into the bigger picture... because they can see the day-to-day of it.It was a big shift for me, but now I can't unsee the benefits. h/t Dan Moore for the article.

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Today we will be conducting a FREE training session on Google Meet.We will take attendees through the Google Meet features and show them the best platform use.As we get ready for the session check out this article by Google Workspace where they tell us about Google Chat's latest feature, "Express Yourself"! 🗣️💬This innovative addition allows you to communicate and collaborate with your team like never before. Whether you're sharing ideas, brainstorming sessions, or discussing important projects, this feature will empower you to express your thoughts clearly and efficiently.Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/3Y6dKfb#google #googleworkspace #googlemeet #googlechat

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Dear Friends,We are excited to announce the launch of a new network for medtech innovators in Houston. This network has been created to provide a platform for professionals from Houston in the medtech industry to connect, share ideas, and collaborate on projects.As you know, Houston has a thriving healthcare ecosystem with a growing number of medtech companies, startups, and innovators. Our goal is to bring together this community of professionals to foster innovation and support the growth of the industry.Whether you are a seasoned medtech professional or just starting out in the industry, our network offers a variety of resources and opportunities for collaboration. We will be sharing links on ION, TMC and SOPE events, workshops, and webinars on various topics related to medtech innovation.To join the network, simply join using slack. For you all who have minimal or no slack experience before, I have given details below. It is very simple and worth downloading/learning Slack. Please use the link below to join the network.https://lnkd.in/gzDnStkyWe encourage you to join the network and take advantage of the opportunities it offers. You can also share this announcement with anyone in your network who may be interested in innovation.Thank you for your time, and I look forward to connecting with you soon.Best regards,Billy Cohn & VJFor Slack Newbies - Very simple, takes less than 3 minutes to joinI wanted to introduce you to Slack, a powerful communication and collaboration tool that will help us stay connected and work together more effectively. Slack allows us to chat, share files, collaborate on projects, and stay organized all in one place.To help you get started with Slack, I've included a few video links below that will guide you through the process of setting up your account and getting familiar with the platform:How to open a slack account and join workspace:https://lnkd.in/gtMtn2sH (2 minute video)https://lnkd.in/gE9greYy (From slack webpage)Getting started with Slack:https://lnkd.in/gS-U6qrhSlack tips and tricks: https://lnkd.in/gHbXf4ZX (Not necessary unless you want to be really good)I encourage you to watch these videos at your earliest convenience, as they will provide a comprehensive overview of how to use Slack and maximize its features. If you have any questions or need assistance with setting up your account, please don't hesitate to reach out to me.Best regards,VijaiEmail: innovatewithVJ@gmail.com

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This week, in the spirit of thinking outside the box I ran a focus group in Slack. It was an experiment, the result of a unique situation with one of my clients. The participants were 50% in-person and 50% online. The in-person participants were spread across many rooms in a large building. We only had 30 minutes! They were all familiar with Slack. So, text based Slack it was!Here is how we tackled it: To ensure a confidential conversation, I set up a private Slack channel and invited them all to it. My client Zoom’d me in to everyone for 5 minutes ahead of time so I could say “Hi” , and they could see my face; I became a human rather than a disembodied keyboarder (or heaven forbid an AI). Then we all shifted over to the Slack channel.Things that went well: people participated and shared their perspective. That’s what a focus group is all about so I’m both pleased and relieved. I was able to download the conversation afterwards for review and analysis.Note that you have to be the channel owner to download the conversation.Things that could have gone better: 30 minutes is just not enough time. Even when people know each other, it takes time for them to get acclimated and start interacting with one another. I knew that going in, but now I have evidence. We got through all my planned questions (it was a very small number) but I had to end the conversation just as it felt like people were getting warmed up.What I learned from this experiment was that, although not ideal, a Slack focus group can work. Next time, if there is a next time, I will strongly advocate for an hour. I will also investigate ways to break Slack’s inherently linear conversation format. Has anyone else run a focus group in Slack? What worked well or not so well?

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We're back with our tech for associations series! 🎉If you're a Slack user (or thinking about it), it's time to tune in.Some benefits your association can reap from the platform include:🗣️ Enhanced communication👨👨👦👦 Easy collaboration🏃 Organizational efficiencyAnd while it's important to understand the benefits, every platform has its drawbacks, too. We weigh those pros and cons in our recent blog post, designed with associations in mind.#Association #Technology #Slack #Communication

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