Slack for Dummies

by Phil Simon

Say goodbye to the old, inefficient way of working

Have you ever wondered what it would feel like to be less overwhelmed, more efficient, and more engaged at work? Imagine being able to quickly and easily locate key documents and conversations. Every day, more than twelve million employees need not wonder. By using a remarkably useful, flexible, popular, affordable, and intuitive tool called Slack, they have fundamentally changed how they work.

Slack For Dummies provides an approachable road map to understanding how to use Slack to maximum effect. This easy-to-use reference guide explores the Slack user interface and its key features. It walks you through the process of setting up workspaces, channels, and threads. It also offers insight on how to get your colleagues on board with this modern way of communicating and collaborating. Navigate Slack's user interface and understand its key features

Guide you through the process of creating workspaces, channels, and threads Provide additional context to group and individual messages Extend the power of Slack with third-party apps and integrations Improve employee morale and productivity Slack For Dummies is a full-color, step-by-step resource that will change the way that you communicate and collaborate with your colleagues--for the better and for good.

Genres: Reference, Business

387 pages, Paperback

Published June 5, 2020

About the author

Phil Simon is a dynamic keynote speaker, world-renowned collaboration and technology authority, and advisor. He is the award-winning author of 14 non-fiction books, most recently The Nine: The Tectonic Forces Reshaping the Workplace.

He consults organizations on communications, collaboration, project management, and technology. His contributions have appeared in The Harvard Business Review, CNN, The New York Times, and many other popular media outlets. He also hosts the podcast Conversations About Collaboration.

Reviews

[Shelley Sessoms · Rating 5 out of 5]

I joined an industry group last year, and the mode of communication was Slack. I'd never used it before, and I was utterly confused. So I was extremely happy to see Slack for Dummies!

I had read other Dummies books, so I knew I could easily search for terms and get quick knowledge. I started with Chapter 5, Staying Informed with Notifications, Statuses and Feeds, since notification settings baffled me. The author explained everything in a way that made more sense than any YouTube video I'd watched. I now have my notifications set so that I don't miss anything, but am not constantly alerted to every activity.

I then moved on to Chapter 16, Ten Great Slack Tips, because who doesn't love a top 10 list? Well, I got more helpful information like how to change your status and availability. This was crucial while I was working on an important project earlier this week.

I will continue to read sections as needs pop up, and I'll eventually read the whole book because I know this will become a constant resource for me as I navigate the Slack waters.

[Ben · Rating 4 out of 5]

In B4 Discord

If you're looking to learn how to use Slack, this book is an excellent choice.

Even though I've moved on to Discord, I used to use Slack daily and I can attest to the helpfulness of the tips and tricks shared in this book.

The author, Simon, does an outstanding job of explaining the Slack ecosystem and providing actionable advice for getting the most out of it.

I was particularly impressed with Slack's API, which is covered in detail in the book - even though I use Discord daily now, I really miss Slack's ecosystem compared to Discord.

While I may have switched to Discord, I still highly recommend Slack for Dummies to anyone looking to improve their collaboration and communication skills.

The only downside is that the book may become outdated as Slack continues to evolve and new features are added, but for now it's a great resource.

4.7/5