18 Questions
After updating to ACTIVE status- what is the recommended next step when you open Slack at the start of the day?
Scan through UNREAD messages
What is the purpose of updating your status in Slack at start/end of day?
To let your teammates know when you're available online
What is the recommended action when you come across a message/task that can be addressed/done in 5 minutes?
Do it immediately
Why is it recommended to download Slack on your phone?
To check messages quickly and respond when you have internet issues
In the UNREAD section- What is the purpose of marking a message as 'read' in Slack?
To indicate you've finished with the message
What is the recommended approach to avoid feeling overwhelmed in Slack?
Start with UNREAD messages section first, answer/do anything <5 mins, bookmark the more time consuming tasks.
What is the primary reason for documenting updates and tasks in Monday?
To ensure that others can see your task status and latest information
What should you do when you sign on to Slack?
Update your Slack stats, review UNREAD, and respond to messages
What is the purpose of documenting updates and issues in your Monday task?
So others can see your task status and latest information without needing to DM or ask you
What determines how smart you are, according to the text?
Your ability to change what you do when you encounter the same situation that leads to issues
Why is it important to document your tasks and updates even if no one is asking?
Because the general rule is if there's no documentation, it's assumed NOT DONE
What was asked of you once you've read the powerpoint in slack?
Emoji to confirm you got this
What is the primary reason for extra communication effort in the team?
To allow the freedom of working at one's own pace
What is the purpose of notating off-track issues in sprint goals?
To keep the team up to date and potentially get help from others
What should be the first step in daily workflow?
Update his status
What happens to messages/tasks that require more thought / effort that can be accomplished in same day?
They are bookmarked and addressed later
What is the main purpose of creating maximum of 3 goals to SPRINT for the week? (And why review them at start of day?)
To identify tasks that yields the most value/progress/ROI
What is the criteria/expectation for tackling tasks IMMEDIATELY upon reading?
Tasks that can be done within 5 minutes
Study Notes
Setting Up Slack
- Download Slack on both desktop and phone to ensure accessibility and quick response in case of internet issues or when out of office.
- Set up a specific status to inform teammates of availability, including when signing on/off, taking a sick day, or being out of office.
- Add a KOLBE score behind your name, along with your photo and role.
Best Practices for Using Slack
- Check unread messages first and prioritize responding to them before moving on to other tasks.
- Use the 5-minute rule: if a task can be done in 5 minutes, do it immediately.
- Bookmark or save messages that require more time to address later.
- Update/comment on tasks ASAP to maintain communication and avoid forgetting important updates.
Using Monday
- Update task status and progress in Monday immediately to avoid assuming a task is not done.
- Documenting task updates helps others see project status and latest information.
Communication and Responsibility
- Asynchronous working requires extra communication effort to offset the freedom of working at one's own pace.
- Communication is key to success in an asynchronous work environment.
Daily Workflow
- Update status in Slack.
- Read and respond to all unread messages and threads.
- Bookmark or move tasks to Monday if they require more time.
- Review channels and inbox.
- Prioritize tasks that can be done within 5 minutes.
- Review 3 sprint goals and tackle one goal at a time.
Test your knowledge on communication best practices using Slack. Learn when to use Slack versus Monday for end-of-day and end-of-week updates, setting up Slack on desktop and phone, managing statuses, and more.
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