3 Effective Communication Apps for your Team
As technology continues to evolve at a fast pace, we are at this point where we are no longer limited to emails and traditional phone calls as our only way to communicate with our colleagues at work.
In this digital age, people have the freedom to work virtually anywhere--from their regular office cubicle to the confines of their homes or from a coffee shop down the street.
So, it only makes sense for businesses to choose a communication apps that makes it easier for their team to collaborate and get in touch with one another more efficiently via the Internet.
Keeping up with all the latest communication tools can take a toll on anyone as there’s bound to be hundreds to choose from. The key to having successful collaboration and communication among your team is to choose apps that actually streamline the process rather than segment it.
To minimise the clutter and make your team more productive than ever, we have rounded up the 3 best communication apps that make your life at work a tad bit easier.
3 Effective Communication Apps your Team can Use
If you want to easily sort out conversations to specific channels (chat topics) where you can access them later on, you’ll find Slack very useful. It also seamlessly integrates with other third party apps like Google Drive, MailChimp, Box and Dropbox so you can easily drag, drop and share files and content within the team. So no need to switch between apps.
You can get them all set up together and get all your notifications searchable within Slack. It automatically syncs on desktop as well as on its native app for Android and iOS smartphones so you can check Slack conversations wherever you go.
We suggest you try their free plan first to test it out or move up to their premium plans if you want unlimited searches on archived messages, app integrations, priority customer support and other premium features.
This list won’t be complete without mentioning Google Hangouts for your real-time online meeting platform. Apart from its popular and free text, voice and video calls, it lets you do screen sharing and document collaboration with your colleagues and friends.
All of these you can do on the web at no cost to you. All you need is a Google account, microphone and webcam to start hosting a meeting or just have a fun group chat for up to 100 people.
If you’re looking to increase your team’s productivity and workflow, Basecamp is the best online project management tool. It has collaboration features that allow members to communicate without emails, discuss updates about an ongoing project within Basecamp, track expenses, invoice your clients using their simple accounting report software.
Members can also create their personalised to-do list to help them break down big tasks into small digestible ones that make it easier for them to keep track and complete projects on time.
Choose what works for your team
I’m sure there’s many apps out there that your team can choose from to communicate with each other. Even the old telephone will still function, and maybe outlive even the fanciest smartphones for basic voice calls.
The best tool to get in touch with your team is the one that you will all find easy and simple to use. At the end of the day, communication is not about having the fanciest tools but being able to express your thoughts and ideas faster. Find one that fits within your team’s needs, workflow culture and budget.
So having said all that, do you have favourite communication apps that your team uses? Make sure to share them below.
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