Managing tasks can be overwhelming, especially for fast-moving teams. With the constant flow of messages and notifications, important to-dos can easily get lost in the shuffle. This is where an effective Slack task management workflow becomes essential for maintaining team productivity and momentum.
Let's Do: Your Slack To-Do List Solution
Let's Do is a task manager designed for Slack teams that allows you to create easily accessible to-do lists directly within Slack channels. One standout feature, Pinned To-Do Lists, offers a simple yet practical solution to the common problem of task visibility and team alignment. This feature is crafted to simplify your team's daily workflow by keeping important tasks easily accessible to all team members in the context of Slack channels.
Pinned To-Do Lists are particularly useful for team or project channels in Slack. Whether managing a long-term project or coordinating daily tasks, this feature helps keep everyone on the same page. Pinning a to-do list in your team's Slack channel creates a central point of reference that all team members can easily access and update.
By integrating seamlessly with Slack's interface, Let's Do transforms your communication hub into a powerful task management system. This approach not only streamlines workflow but also reduces the need for additional task management tools, keeping your team's focus where it matters most - in your Slack workspace.
How to Create and Pin To-Do Lists in Slack Channels
Creating and pinning a to-do list for your team is a straightforward process with Let's Do:
- Open the Let's Do app in your Slack workspace, or add it from the Slack app directory.
- Find the to-do list you want to pin and click the
•••button to the right of the list name. - Select the
Share + pin in #channel-nameoption. - The list will be shared in the channel and automatically pinned.
Once pinned, team members can find the list in the channel by clicking the "Pinned" button just under the channel name in Slack. This pinned list becomes a central place to view tasks related to the channel. It is automatically updated with any changes, ensuring everyone has instant access to the most up-to-date information.
Task Filtering: Customizing Slack Workflows
Let's Do includes filtering options for to-do lists to help teams to have the priorties easily visible. Your filtering options are saved to the pinned to-do list so all team members gets the same view.
Choose from these filtering options:
- Open tasks (default view)
- Tasks due this week
- Overdue tasks
- Unassigned tasks
- Completed tasks
For example, you can pin a list of tasks due this week in your project channel, and it will automatically update as the week progresses for everyone who views the to-do list. This helps the team easily view the current priorities or deadlines, creating a quick and easy Slack workflow for tasks.
Best Practices for Team Task Management in Slack
Regular Team Updates: Keep your pinned lists current to reflect ongoing project priorities, ensure everyone completes tasks when done, and task details are up-to-date.
Strategic Task Filtering Use filters to create focused views for different team needs or project phases.
Clear Task Ownership Ensure each task has a designated team member for better accountability.
Realistic Project Planning: Use the "Due this week" filter to maintain a manageable workload across the team.
Celebrate Team Achievements: Acknowledge completed tasks to maintain team motivation and track progress. A short message or a few emojis can make a big difference.
Upgrade Your Slack Productivity with Let's Do
Let's Do's Pinned To-Do Lists offer a practical Slack-native solution for managing tasks within Slack, especially for team and project coordination. By providing easy access to current task information, improving team alignment, and offering just enough customization options, Let's Do helps streamline your team's daily workflow in Slack.
With Let's Do, you can transform your Slack channels into efficient project management hubs, ensuring everyone stays on track and focused on the most important tasks.