Slack @ Esri PS

  1. Getting Started

  2. Personalize

  3. Communicate

  4. Tips & Tricks

Start using Slack

  • Joining Esri-PS on Slack
  • Slack vs. Skype vs. Email
  • Using channels
  • Etiquette
  • Finding help

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Joining our Slack Team

  • Okta > Esri-PS (Slack)
  • Download the apps! (Windows/Mac/iOS/Android)
  • Fill out the rest of your profile so everyone knows you.
  • Change your username if you don't want to be user1234
  • Introduce yourself in #introductions

Help Article: Edit your profile

Help Article: Change your username

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Slack vs. Skype vs. Email

  • Slack
    • Persistent conversations (messages and files)
    • Message whenever, it will be there when they get back
    • Focus on team collaboration
  • Skype
    • Calls, meetings, and presence
    • Transactional conversations
    • Not ideal if the other person is offline
  • Email
    • Everyone uses it
    • Threaded conversations, but hidden from anyone not on CC
    • Inherent lag time

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Channels

  • Public channels > private channels > direct messages
  • Where should I post my message?
    • In a public channel, unless you have a good reason not to
    • In a private channel if it is sensitive
    • In a direct message if it only matters to one other person
  • Don't be afraid to use public channels! (think of them like sp-aliases)

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Public Channels =

Knowledge

Collaboration

Transparency

Etiquette

  • Avoid using private channels for questions
  • Avoid using @channel, @everyone, and @here unless you're sure everyone in the channel wants to hear you
  • Give people props when they help you (more later)
  • Avoid negativity and sarcasm
  • Try not to bombard people - being "always on" is a huge benefit of Slack, don't abuse it

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Finding Help

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Personalize

  • Notifications
  • Sidebar
  • Apps

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Notifications

  • Two types of notifications: direct and passive
  • Customize how you get notified
  • Do Not Disturb
  • "Highlight word" notifications
    • Protip: use for external usernames to make apps & bots more useful (i.e. GitHub).

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The Sidebar

  • Starred people and channels
  • Configure what is shown
  • Change the theme

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Apps

  • Box (help)
  • GitHub
  • SalesForce

  • Twitter

  • Simple Poll

  • Build your own! (help)

Help Article: Add an app to your team

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GitHub / Jenkins

Salesforce

(Ask Nate Stickney!)

Communicate

  • Messages
  • Sharing files
  • Searching
  • Slash commands

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Messages

  • Formatting messages
  • @ and # (mentions & channels)
  • Reactions
  • Slash commands (like /invite, /away, /shrug)
  • Posts & snippets
  • Edit previous message(s)

Help Video: Messaging in Slack

Help Article: Slash commands

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Sharing Files

  • Add a file (drag & drop)
  • Include a title and comments to increase usefulness and discoverability
  • See all shared files in Channel Details view

Blog Post: How to share files

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Searching in Slack

  • Search everything
  • Advanced search operators
  • Pinned and starred messages/files
  • Search current channel (ctrl + f)

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Tips & Tricks

  • Quick Switcher (ctrl + k)

  • @slackbot and @yourself

  • Catch up on unread stuff

  • Reminders

  • ctrl + / to see keyboard shortcuts

  • PlusPlus etiquette

  • Mute

Help Article: About the Quick Switcher

Help Article: Keyboard shortcuts

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