We wanted to know how you are managing the ubiquitous messaging tool to save your sanity and keep things productive.
Over the past ten years, Slack has almost single-handedly changed the landscape of workplace communication. It has helped reduce the burden of overflowing email inboxes, provided an easy way to communicate with colleagues asynchronously, and created more opportunities for genuine social connection among dispersed teams.
Despite these clear pros, it’s easy to get carried away with Slack. Without proper guardrails it can become distracting and overwhelming. Here’s how a handful of engineering leaders are making Slack feel less like the Wild West.